
Why Bamenda University of Science and Technology?
Technology deployed in LL
Aquaponics
Target stakeholders
Farmers, members of cooperatives, and individuals interested in aquaponics, with an emphasis on youth and women.
Goal
To co-create, develop and disseminate circular, soilless, water-saving aquaponics technologies capable of enhancing food security and nutrition in Bamenda, in an environmentally friendly, socially acceptable and economically viable manner.
Latest News
Training Visit by Heads of Departments at the University of Bamenda
Heads of Departments from the University of Bamenda visited the Living Lab for a training session aimed at further promoting and sharing the INCiTiS-FOOD technologies with students, the university community, and local residents. Representatives from Animal Production Technology, Crop Production Technology, Agribusiness Technology, and Agricultural and Environmental Engineering departments explored the setup and recognised its potential for practical learning and application. As a gesture of collaboration, they received fresh cabbages from the hydroponic system showing that local production systems are capable of outputting fresh and nutritious food.
Hydroponic Cabbage Harvested at Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
Okra Fruiting in Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) Living Lab
Exciting News from Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) Living Lab! After many months of hard work and dedication, the BUST Living Lab is thrilled to announce the successful fruiting of okra. Okra, a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa, is cherished for its edible green seed pods and is cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world. This versatile vegetable is a staple in the cuisines of many countries, valued for its nutritional benefits and culinary versatility.
Inspiring Visit to Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
Students from the Faculty of Health Sciences recently visited Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) and were impressed by the wide variety of prototypes showcased in the Living Lab. The visit shows that the INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs foster collaboration and intrigue from different departments all gathering together for a common goal – sustainable development.
Bamenda University of Science and Technology Onboarding Steps
Onboarding Workshop at the Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
Harvest of Lettuce and Transplanting of Cucumber Seedlings at Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
06-12-2023 at Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
Exciting updates from the Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) LL site! The construction of the BUST Standard Training System is in full swing. Currently, the LL is testing the grow beds with water to ensure leak-free functionality. Additionally, the outdoor aquaponics setup, featuring a tarpaulin fish tank, is all set to supply nutrients to crops in the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system.
14-10-2023 at Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab
06-07-2023 at Bamenda University of Science and Technology – BUST Living Lab
The initial harvest from Cameroon’s Living Lab has yielded a bountiful crop of Lactuca sativa, commonly known as Lettuce. This fresh produce is now ready for harvest, offering a nutritious addition to salads and adding essential vitamins to everyday meals. This accomplishment shows the potential of living labs in fostering agricultural innovation, promoting healthy diets, and contributing to community well-being.