Why Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku?
Technology deployed in LL
Hydroponic, aquaculture and Aquaponic
Crops
Lettuce, Bok choy, Malabar spinach, Celery, Spearmint, Roselle, Common bean, Tomato plant, Sweet And chilli pepper. Fish: African sharptooth catfish and Nile tilapia
Target stakeholders
Cooperatives, Fish and vegetable farmers, households, policy-makers, women's associations and young people looking for work.
Goal
Particular emphasis will be placed on training and support for vulnerable people and volunteers. The number of people trained will be our performance indicator. We are also aiming to train certain households in waste sorting in order to recover biological waste. Finally, we plan to support small traders by supplying them with our vegetables and fish in a win-win partnership.
Latest News
Harvest and Student Support at the USTM Living Lab
Over two days, the Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku (USTM) Living Lab successfully harvested vegetables. The produce was sold to local restaurants in Franceville and Libreville, generating income that will support students who participated in the project. The funds will help cover university registration fees for some of these students, reinforcing the Living Lab’s commitment to both education and community impact.
Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku Living Lab Wins Award
The Living Lab at Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku (USTM) was awarded the prize for best agricultural innovation during the Haut-Ogooué Agricultural Entrepreneurship Awards. Haut-Ogooué is the province where Franceville, home to the USTM Living Lab, is located.
During the award ceremony, team’s growing recognition for advancing sustainable agri-food solutions through the INCiTiS-FOOD project was highlighted.
Engaging with Farmers in Moanda on the INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call
Following the Roadshow event, the National Agency for the Promotion of Private Investments invited INCiTiS-FOOD partners from Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku to present the terms for the Open Call to farmers in Moanda. The discussion focused on eligibility criteria, providing clarity on participation opportunities. The town hall of Moanda, located 40 km from Franceville, hosted the meeting, fostering engagement with the local farming community.
Study on Okra Growth Launched at Gabon Living Lab
A new study has been initiated at Gabon Living Lab to explore the growth of okra using various innovative substrates such as coffee parchment and even coconut husks. To follow the innovative system developed within INCiTiS-FOOD all are irrigated with fish water through a drip system. This research aims to determine which substrates best support okra cultivation. The findings will provide valuable insights into eco-friendly farming techniques and their potential to enhance crop productivity.
An important visit at the Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku Living Lab
Around sixty children from Padre Vico primary school visited the Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku Living Lab. The visit aimed to foster agricultural interest and technological innovation among Gabon’s youth while emphasising the significance of experiential learning and engagement. It is very important for the future of agriculture to nurture agricultural awareness from a young age. Indeed, starting agricultural education early lays a foundation for sustainable development, ensuring a prosperous future for Gabon’s agricultural landscape.
