Agro Incubation Hub

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Today, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and resilience of our women farmers who continue to play a vital role in building sustainable communities.

As part of the second phase of our project, we recently conducted a monitoring visit in , where we carried out the turning of our organic . This activity is an important step in improving our local ’ soil fertility, while supporting sustainable farming practices.

It is always inspiring to see our women actively engaged, learning, and contributing their knowledge and hard work to ensure the success of the project. Their commitment reminds us that empowering women especially in agriculture is key to achieving food security and community development.

On this International Women’s Day, we these incredible women who are nurturing the land, strengthening their communities, and paving the way for a more sustainable future🌱💚

We continued our compost training in CRR, this time in , empowering our small-scale women farmers to reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers through sustainable compost production.

These women farmers, participated in both interactive discussions and hands-on sessions, learning how to turn locally available materials into nutrient-rich organic compost using the following:

➡️ Animal dung (cow, sheep, poultry)
➡️ Plant remains
➡️ Sawdust
➡️ Groundnut shells

Participants went through theory and practical sessions on proper layering and management techniques to produce high-quality compost that improves soil fertility and reduces community waste.

The enthusiasm and active participation in Mamud Fana were truly encouraging.

We appreciate the continued support from and the commitment of the Mamud Fana community.

We recently launched a training in the rural Gambia, to support local small-scale farmers in and , to reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers by training them to manufacture their own compost using domestic and environmental waste.

The training began in where we combined both theoretical sessions and practical demonstrations, giving these small-scale farmers hands-on experience in producing compost using the natural composting method.

During the practical sessions, farmers learned how to properly combine locally available organic materials such as:

➡️ Animal dung (sheep, poultry, and cow)
➡️ Plant remains
➡️ Sawdust
➡️ Groundnut shells

These materials were layered and managed correctly to produce high-quality organic compost that improves soil fertility, supports sustainable agriculture, and reduces waste in the community.

The engagement and enthusiasm
in Kalagie was amazing. Farmers actively took part in mixing, layering, watering, and understanding the composting process from start to finish.

This initiative not only promotes sustainable farming practices but also empowers the community with practical knowledge to turn waste into valuable resources.

We appreciate the support from WasteAid and the commitment shown by the Kalagie community.

AIH AT THE YOUTH INVESTMENT IN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS FORUM

This week, Agro Incubation Hub was represented at a two-day national forum on Youth Investment in Agri-Food Systems Transformation and the official launch of the World Food Forum Gambia Chapter, hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with Gambia Tech Project, Alliance Francais, and World Food Forum

The forum brought together key from across the Agri-food value chain to discuss challenges, highlight existing solutions, and explore how innovative technology can strengthen food systems. reaffirmed its commitment to championing resilient and sustainable Agri-food practices for a transformed future.

We celebrate the launch of the Gambia Chapter - an important platform empowering young people to co-create local and global solutions in line with +4 commitments.

As a key stakeholder, we remain dedicated to supporting the advancement of these goals.

🌍 AGRO INCUBATION HUB PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP

We are proud to have been represented by Fernando Gomez at a national workshop organized through United Nations Development Programme - UNDP and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), focused on enhancing capacities in municipal waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy practices.

The event brought together a diverse mix of stakeholders, municipal authorities, environmental institutions, youth-led groups, and community-based organizations - all committed to advancing a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient Gambia.

Feenando’s participation provided valuable insights into:

♻️ Integrated waste management systems
🌱 Recycling and composting models
🔄 Circular economy approaches that create environmental and economic opportunities, particularly for youth and women.

This engagement reinforces our ongoing commitment to promoting waste-to-compost innovations, climate-smart solutions, and community-driven sustainability initiatives across the country.

We look forward to building stronger partnerships that help transform waste into value and drive green growth in The Gambia.

A special thank you to and for creating such a meaningful platform for collaboration and learning.

We have successfully completed our fifth round of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for the composting project in partnership with . This ongoing exercise helps us track the progress of compost production, assess its quality, and document the positive changes it brings to farming communities. Each M&E session provides:�
✅ Valuable data on performance and adoption.�✅ Insights into farmer engagement and best practices.�✅ Lessons that guide us in scaling sustainable waste-to-resource solutions.

Our collaboration with WasteAid continues to strengthen local capacity in while promoting climate-smart agriculture and food security.

“What we throw away today could be the seed of tomorrow’s harvest"

Last week, during our 4th Monitoring & Evaluation visit for the Agro Incubation Hub Project with WasteAid, we witnessed firsthand the transformation of kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost.

Coming to the tale end of the project, this reminded us of an important lesson: “Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” Every small effort in sorting, fermenting, and managing organic waste contributes to healthier soils, sustainable livelihoods, and a cleaner environment, the things that truly matter.

Through these visits, we are not just monitoring processes; we are ensuring that our focus stays on impact, and not just activity. For us, turning waste into nutrient rich compost, isn’t just about compost, it’s about building a sustainable future. Here’s to keeping our focus on what matters most: , , and .

Agro Incubation Hub was proudly represented at the West Africa Regional Youth Convening, a powerful two-day forum uniting youth innovators, policy actors, and climate champions under the theme; “Feeding the Future.”

Our Technical Lead Trainer and Project Officer, Fernando Gomez took the center stage to spotlight AIH’s transformative work, using visual training manuals, peer-to-peer models, and indigenous resources to scale climate-smart farming among rural youth and women.

His message was clear: Africa’s food systems won’t change without youth at the forefront.
We are honored to have contributed to shaping the West Africa Youth Statement headed to & +4. The world is watching. We are ready.