Every year on November 21st, the world celebrates World Fisheries Day and gives recognition to the vast and sometimes underappreciated food source for millions of humans – fish. On this day it is important to promote sustainable fishing methods, incr ...
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 ...
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 ...
Empowering Africa’s Food Future: How can you be part of the circular path?
In recent years, the agricultural sectors of aquaculture and horticulture in Africa have been actively tapping into the possibilities offered by food innovations. Additionally, circular food systems have gained significant attention for their ability ...