The team at Aglobe Development Center planted the same variety of bell pepper in two systems: a simplified aquaponics unit and a conventional soil-based system. The trial offered a practical comparison of how the two growing methods performed under the same conditions. Can you guess which plants went on to produce fruit — and which kept flowering?
INCiTiS-FOOD co‑cordinator Emmanuel Benjamin visited Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), a partner in the winning AQUA‑CITE consortium from the first INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call. During the visit, our co-coordinator and YABATECH representatives discussed Ethics and GDPR procedures. He also met with members who will be receiving their simplified aquaponics units. The exchange strengthened connections between INCiTiS-FOOD representatives and Open Call winners, supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing within the project.
Aglobe Development Center recently hosted a capacity-building training focused on catfish processing and women’s entrepreneurship. As part of the INCiTiS-FOOD project’s efforts to engage vulnerable groups, like youth and women, this training plays a key role in supporting and encouraging female-led aquaculture initiatives in sustainable agriculture. Activities like these directly contribute to the project’s mission of fostering inclusive and resilient food systems.
Aglobe Development Centre (ADC) celebrates the successful growth of tomatoes using the INCiTiS-FOOD chop-and-flip system. This innovative technique is transforming the way crops are cultivated, offering a sustainable solution that maximises both efficiency and resource use. By embracing this method, ADC is not only improving food production but also contributing to the future of sustainable farming.
The Aglobe Development Centre celebrates the healthy growth of okra, highlighting progress in advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative and practical solutions.
On 2 September 2024, Dr. Emmanuel Benjamin co-coordinator of INCiTiS-FOOD, led a panel on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Dr. Benjamin highlighted the INCiTiS-FOOD project and the key drivers of innovation adoption in African food systems. The panel, featuring diverse stakeholders such as EU delegations from Africa, AGRA, CSOs, and Ministries, explored the future of African agriculture under the theme Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era.
With over 350 speakers, 3,000 attendees, and representatives from more than 70 countries, the AFS Forum 2024 fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas and actions to enhance food security and sustainability across the continent.
Our partners had an interesting visit among themselves. Representatives from Aglobe Development Center and Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBw M) recently visited the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) to discuss the open call. With the INCiTiS-FOOD Open Calls approaching this meeting served as a good starting point for future developments. This initiative underscores the commitment of both institutions to drive sustainable agricultural practices and enhance food security. Stay tuned for more updates on this promising collaboration.
The Aglobe Development Center is conducting biweekly capacity-building training to enhance skills and knowledge among participants. These sessions are designed to empower individuals with the necessary tools for growth. The initiative aims to foster a stronger, more capable community through continuous learning opportunities.
Aglobe Development Center (ADC) hosted a dynamic capacity-building class to advance sustainable agricultural practices further. Attendees gained knowledge about Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Aquaponics, learning fundamental techniques to revolutionise farming methodologies. The class provided a platform for participants to deepen their understanding of modern agricultural techniques, paving the way for enhanced productivity and ecological sustainability in farming practices.
The Living Lab in Lagos, Nigeria has incorporated a new component to their radial flow and sand filter. After testing the approach in a 4-day trial, the upgrade surpassed the previous plan and showed to be a very promising alteration. The team at Agbloe Development Center will continue to monitor and test and share the progress with the remaining 7 INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs.
