Exciting developments are underway at Njala University in Sierra Leone as rice husk carbonisation takes centre stage, showcasing the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices. Meanwhile, a remarkable 30.2kg of fish has been harvested from the Living Lab, with detailed information carefully documented. Notably, Aquaculture and Fisheries Management students used 15.2kg of freshly harvested fish for their practical processing sessions. This demonstrates an approach to learning and skill development within the university’s dynamic educational system.

At Njala University, the team is working on more sustainable agriculture while advancing the field of insect farming. The whole team is working hard and managing tasks together with other members of the department.

Experts are transferring knowledge to younger generations at Njala University. Practical sessions in Plant Physiology for the students from the Department of Biological Sciences were held at the Living Lab (LL). Students were led through the LL where they learned all about the processes and operations from knowledgeable people in the field.

Exciting news from the Njala University Living Lab! The hydroponic tomatoes are gearing up for a fruitful season, showcasing the magic of a nutrient-rich blend. The combination of NPK enriched with micronutrients, coupled with diluted Black Soldier Fly (BSF) manure, is proving to be a winning formula for robust plant growth. Not only are the hydroponic tomatoes set to flourish, but the Jute (Olitorius corchorus) is also thriving, thanks to the nutrient-rich wastewater from the aquaponics system. This underscores the potential for maximizing benefits in a regular backyard garden using back-flushed aquaponics wastewater. The LL team plans to preserve the Jute seeds for mass cultivation, demonstrating the sustainability and resource efficiency of their innovative farming practices.

Celebrating a milestone at the Njala University Living Lab with the first harvest of gorgeous green peppers soon to be. These vegetables are high in demand for salads, jollof rice, and more. The journey from seed to plate from the LL is a prime example of community-led sustainable solutions.

The Njala University Living Lab hydroponics tomatoes are thriving with a simple fertilizer regime! It is soon time to string them up for optimal growth.

Meanwhile, in aquaponics, the LLs green peppers are promising a bountiful harvest, showing early signs of flowering! Stay tuned for more updates on the LLs innovative farming methods.

The team in Sierra Leone Living Lab has successfully harvested pupa and pre-pupa for their insect unit. Excitingly, the Njala University Living Lab now has a set of containers filled with pre-pupa available for sale to interested farmers in Sierra Leone.

The Living Lab’s green or salad peppers are now on their way to the market, ready to add a burst of freshness to meals in local communities! Meanwhile, the tomatoes in hydroponics systems are flourishing, promising a delightful and sustainable harvest.

The insect unit at INCiTiS-FOOD’s NUSL is making steady progress and is set to be ready for action soon. One of the components of the Living Lab’s circular food solution approach os the rearing of insects.

Exciting developments at INCiTiS-FOOD Njala University Living Lab as their Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae are gearing up for takeoff in the insect unit! The LL will demonstrate sustainable insect farming in action.