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.
The chop and flip system at the University for Development Studies Living Lab in Tamale is progressing, with ongoing monitoring to assess its performance. The team continues to refine the setup, gathering insights to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The Capsicum plants are thriving at the Egerton University Living Lab, grown using frass, fish, and water as key inputs. The team is actively collecting data to monitor growth and evaluate the effectiveness of the system.
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.
The first harvest of 2025 at the University of Ibadan Living Lab has yielded fresh tomatoes! The team continues to monitor plant growth and system performance to optimise future yields. Across the INCiTiS-FOOD Living Labs, partners are actively enhancing their production systems to recalibrate for observations made – and as a result, they are enjoying fresh, home-grown food!
Njala University, Sierra Leone, shares two exciting developments. Firstly, vegetables grown by one of the onboarded actors are flourishing, demonstrating the value of knowledge sharing in sustainable agriculture.
Secondly, the university recently hosted a nationwide youth training programme, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). This initiative aligns with the INCiTiS-FOOD project’s commitment to empowering young individuals through knowledge exchange.
The University of Ibadan Living Lab proudly reports another successful harvest from its aquaponic unit. This is another achievement that demonstrates the potential of integrated systems to enhance food production sustainably.
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 Bamenda University of Science and Technology Living Lab presents its hydroponically grown cabbage (Brassica oleracea). This is one more achievement that showcases the incredible work our Living Labs do in advancing sustainable agricultural practices!
The Aglobe Development Centre celebrates the healthy growth of okra, highlighting progress in advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative and practical solutions.
From creating best- fit agri-food technologies and reducing environmental footprint to designing new business models, the INCiTiS-FOOD project will create an inclusive food system in African cities and towns.
