PrAEctiCe presented at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi

PrAEctiCe project is funded by the HORIZON Europe programme under Grant Agreement number 101084248

PrAEctiCe presented at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

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May 8, 2025

The hybrid event with a theme centered on strengthening agri-food system resilience and sustainability served as a forum to discuss important issues including evidence-generation of agroecology impacts, scaling up agroecological transitions, digitalisation in agri-food systems, investment in research and innovation, engagement of small-scale food producers including indigenous women, youth and the private sector in agri-food systems transformation, and to shine a spot light on projects like PrAEctiCe.

PrAEctice was represented by Nicholas Outa, a PhD scholar and consultant in Fisheries and Aquaculture at Maseno University, Kenya. In his presentation, he highlighted the core objectives of the project, including its Agroecology Decision Support Tool (DST), living labs in Kisumu, and farmer-centric indicator frameworks.

“The DST puts actionable insights into the hands of farmers,” said Nicholas Outa. “It helps monitor water quality, soil health, and farm productivity, offering advisory alerts and enabling peer knowledge sharing.”

The living lab component of the project received particular attention, as these real-world testing grounds represent the practical application of the project research, demonstrating how these living labs function simultaneously as innovation hubs for sustainable practices, training centers for farmers and extension workers, and demonstration sites for policymakers.

PrAEctiCe’s contribution aligned closely with the conference’s sub-themes, offering practical strategies for boosting soil health, empowering women and youth, enhancing market access, and informing policy. Discussions following the presentation sparked interest in scaling the DST across the region, adapting tools for low-tech users, and expanding the living lab network.