Training on Circular agriculture for Health Science Students at BUST
Hands-on training on circular agriculture organized for BUST Health Sciences students at the Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) Living laboratory (https://incitis-food.eu/knowledge-hub/living-labs/lab/bamenda-university-of-science-and-technology-bust/) on 13th January 2024. This training had the twin objectives of providing participants with a deeper understanding of the relationship between sustainable agricultural practices and the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health and environmental health, and to enhance their capacity to engage in Circular Agriculture as a business. Training sessions on recycling of agricultural wastes, resource recovery, sustainable crop and livestock production, environmental benefits, and improved food safety issues further strengthened the connections between agri-food and health systems in real world situations; and opens room for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Training- Bee keeping for BUST students
A practical training on bee farming for students of BUST took place on May 29th 2026, facilitated by Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch (CAMGEW), a non-profit organization committed to promoting environment sustainability and community empowerment,. The training equipped students with entrepreneurial skills and practical knowledge in apiculture, including bee hive construction and marketing, management practices, and the potential economic and environmental benefits of beekeeping. At the end of the training, 33 participants from The Higher Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development were able to construct functional bee hives, understood business opportunities and skills along the honey value chain that can serve as a source of employment, income generation, and self-reliance. The training is part of the efforts that BUST makes to enhance employability of its students and graduates.