The Egerton Univeristy Living Lab welcomed students from local agricultural schools for a practical learning experience. The students were introduced to innovative farming methods and sustainable practices directly within the Living Lab environment. Teaching children about sustainability from an early age is crucial, and the Egerton University Living Lab is playing an essential role in equipping the next generation with the knowledge needed to foster a sustainable future.
Egerton Living Lab is training and onboarding farmers for the INCiTiS-FOOD Farmers Training program. This comprehensive three-day session focuses on techniques in hydroponic and aquaponic farming, along with specialised training in black soldier fly (BSF) farming.
The program aims to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge crucial for sustainable agricultural practices. In addition to farmers, secondary school groups have also joined the Egerton Living Lab to gain insights into the operation of the Living Lab, fostering a new generation of environmentally-conscious agriculturalists.
Egerton Living Lab was showcased at the 3rd Multisectoral Conference and Exhibition on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation in Nairobi City, Kenya. The event was a great chance for the Living Lab team to interact with researchers across the globe and share their knowledge on Black Soldier Fly production and Fish nutrition in aquaponics systems.
At Egerton Living Lab, an onboarded farmer presents his second crop, cowpea. The same farmer already had one successful tomato harvest last year at this Living Lab. It is organically grown using fish waste and black soldier fly (BSF) frass, offering a healthy and sustainable option for consumers.
New initiatives are introduced at our Living Labs! This time black netting covers have been implemented to effectively reduce light intensity within the tanks. The aim of this innovation is to:
– Create a more controlled environment
– Ensure the well-being of the living world
– Secure optimal growth
Students want to learn and gain valuable practical experience. At Egerton Living Lab students are taking data on fish parameters. This practical exercise deepens their understanding of fish biology, behaviour, and aquaponics.
We are once again bringing the news from Egerton Living Lab! Sustainable agriculture is transforming people in Nakura. Farmers are now eating healthy food during well-deserved breaks, after all the hard work they have done.
It is time again to share some thrilling updates from one of our Living Labs! Thanks to the hard work of dedicated farmers (adopters of INCiTiS-FOOD solutions) in Egerton University Living Lab, in just a few weeks, tomatoes grown in pumice will be ready for harvesting.
