📋 Disclaimer - Important information about the calculator

⚠️ Disclaimer

This calculator is intended solely as a rough guide and initial estimate. The calculations are in no way a substitute for professional advice from experts, tax advisors, or specialized aquaponics/hydroponics consultants.

🔍 Basis for calculations

- Yield data is based on scientific literature values (Goddek et al. 2019, Resh 2022)

- Cost estimates are deliberately conservative and calculated high to avoid unpleasant surprises

- Actual costs may vary significantly depending on the region, supplier, and individual situation

⚡ Cost factors - Important additions

The operating costs used in the calculator are minimum figures. The following are not taken into account:

- Working hours (often the biggest cost factor!)

- Insurance (business liability, building insurance)

- Permits and certifications (organic, food law)

- Marketing and sales (website, packaging, market stall fees)

- Unpredictable repairs and breakdowns

- Loss of quality due to disease, pests, or technical failure

- Seasonal price fluctuations in sales prices

- Start-up losses in the first few years (learning curve)

🌱 Yield uncertainties

Realistic yields depend on:

- Your experience and willingness to learn

- Climatic conditions (location, season)

- Quality of technology and maintenance

- Plant selection and variety suitability

- Disease and pest pressure

- Marketing success (not everything can always be sold)

💼 Recommendations before investing

1. Study specialist literature and attend courses

2. Visit existing facilities and gain experience

3. Start small—test first, then scale up

4. Seek professional advice (technology, business administration, law)

5. Create a business plan with realistic assumptions

6. Plan for a financial cushion (at least a 20-30% buffer)

⚖️ Legal notice

No guarantee is given for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. All calculations are made without guarantee. The operator accepts no liability for damages resulting from the use of the calculation results.

💡 Our tip: Use the calculator as an initial guide, but only make investment decisions after thoroughly reviewing all factors and seeking professional advice, such as from us!