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On November 14, 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa conducted a visit to the PrAEctiCe Living Lab at Kajjansi Aquaculture Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Uganda.
This event was a highlight of the 18th Annual Meeting of the multidisciplinary team representing eight countries in the sub-region, which includes Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.
The meeting brought together FAO country representatives and technical teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among nations facing similar agricultural challenges. The day’s agenda featured an in-house tour of the institute, providing attendees with a firsthand look at innovative research and development initiatives. Participants also explored exhibition stalls.
During the visit, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) presented the Integrated Aqua-Agriculture Living Lab, which was established under the PrAEctiCe project.
Aquaponics at the Kajjansi Living Lab boasts numerous benefits, demonstrating exceptional water use efficiency and a significant reduction in the need for nutrient supplementation. This system’s ability to yield more than two crops from a single input source marks a remarkable advancement in sustainable farming practices. The facility features six independent aquaponic units that combine media-bed systems with deep water culture (DWC) systems, cultivating crops such as tomatoes and lettuce.
