Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day "Look and Learn" workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday September 12, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food and nutrition security in Solomon Islands.
Accompanied by three agriculture teachers, the students took part in practical activities such as planting, mulching, and compost turning at the Hub's demonstration garden. The site showcases how organic agriculture and small-scale aquaculture can be applied even on low-lying islands where farming is often challenging.
During the session, students also observed aquaponics, a closed-loop system that combines fish farming with hydroponic plant cultivation, and learned about Black Soldier Fly composting, which transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser.
Mrs. Nancy Piosasa, Agriculture teacher at Gizo CHS, described the initiative as transformative. "Experiential learning like this is invaluable. It reinforces classroom theory and encourages students to see agriculture as vital for community resilience and sustainable development," she told Solomon Star.
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