From participating in groundbreaking events to organizing workshops and engaging in impactful activities, it's been a dynamic period for the INCiTiS-FOOD project filled with opportunities and collaboration. Culture of Knowledge Creation and S ...
Student Internship with INCiTiS-FOOD Explores Sustainable Food Solutions
Students, Noel Fischbacher and Jannis Hauerwaas from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich recently completed a four-week internship with the innovative project INCiTiS-FOOD (Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable City Region Food Sys ...
INCiTiS-FOOD at Synergy Days: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Collaboration
Synergy Days is fast approaching, and INCiTIS-FOOD is thrilled to be a part of this dynamic event. On October 4th and 5th, we'll be taking center stage, demonstrating our latest advancements in circular sustainable agriculture and food security in Af ...
FrontAg Nexus and INCiTiS-FOOD Join Forces to Transform Food Systems in Europe and Africa
In the pursuit of a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative future for agriculture, two visionary projects—FrontAg Nexus and INCiTiS-FOOD—have set the stage for an exciting collaboration that promises to make a significant impact on food systems ...
Flourishing in Arid Africa: Implementing Water-Savvy Methods, Resilient Crops, and Innovative Soil
Arid and semi-arid regions, which make up about 41% of the Earth's territory, are characterized by extreme environmental conditions. These regions see little rain, strong sunlight, and high rates of evapotranspiration. Surprisingly, more than one-thi ...
Nurturing Sustainable Food Systems: Peri-Urban Agriculture for Resilient Food Systems
With the world continuing to urbanise at an unprecedented pace, the importance of finding innovative ways to address the challenges of food security, environmental sustainability, and community well-being becomes increasingly apparent. Traditional ag ...
Catfish or Tilapia: Which Fish is Ideal for Your Aquaponics System?
Historically, fish farming started in ponds on farms to locally raise food high in protein; and today aquaculture has become a cultural and identity trait to many communities. The farming of the fish in question that has been used in the last 4,000 y ...
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Role of African Women in Circular Transformation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' 2023 report reveals a remarkable trend: women dominate employment in agrifood systems, surpassing men. This feat is achieved even as they shoulder the weight of unpaid domestic and care dut ...
Newsletter Feature: INCiTiS-FOOD Report – Connecting Stakeholders, Empowering Youth, and Bridging Living Labs
Building Connections for Sustainability By building connections among diverse stakeholders, INCiTiS-FOOD is revolutionizing the future of food security and driving impactful agricultural development. Recently, the project had impactful activities ...
Exploring the Diversity of Aquaponics Systems: A Sustainable Approach to Food Production
Finding sustainable solutions for food production is crucial in a world dealing with issues like population expansion, resource scarcity, and environmental deterioration. Parallel to that, the demand for seafood is increasing along with the growth of ...