Farmer Installs Aquaponics, Encountering Challenges in Pig Farm Transformation

In the September 2025 issue of our website, an intriguing feature article titled "Pigs and Fish: Investing with Foresight" caught the attention of readers. This comprehensive piece offers valuable insights into the agricultural ventures of Simon Donhauser, a pig farmer from the Upper Palatinate.

The article begins by delving into Donhauser's revival of an idea from his 2014 master's thesis: the construction of an aquaponics facility for pig production. This innovative plan, a combination of fish farming and vegetable cultivation in a water cycle, was initially met with challenges but remains a significant part of Donhauser's agricultural vision.

Despite facing permitting hurdles, Donhauser did not waver from his ambition. He invested in building plans and traveled through Austria to prepare for the construction of his modern aquaponics facility, which would include slaughtering and processing. However, due to unspecified reasons, Donhauser temporarily shifted his focus to Plan B while remaining open to new ideas.

The article also provides an update on Donhauser's Plan B, which he successfully implemented. However, the details of this plan and his current status in 2025, as described in the extensive article series "Fische und Schweine: Voraussichtliche Investmenten" in the September 2025 issue, are not available in the provided search results.

The "Pigs and Fish: Investing with Foresight" article is a valuable resource for those interested in Donhauser's agricultural innovations. It is located in the Pig section of our digital edition, which is available for free. The digital edition offers a convenient and accessible platform for readers to explore articles at their leisure.

For those who missed the September 2025 issue, the digital edition of "Pigs and Fish: Investing with Foresight" provides an opportunity to test the digital edition of our publication. This feature article offers a glimpse into the future of agriculture, demonstrating that with foresight and determination, innovative ideas can become a reality.