Organization for Peace Reconciliation and Development-OPARD/Sierra Leone

24/09/2026

Turning Waste into Value: Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture through BSF Technology!

We are please to have participated in a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) training at Njala Campus, organized by Entotech Innovations.

The training provided valuable practical knowledge on the production and management of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)and how this innovative technology can contribute to a more sustainable and circular agricultural system.

For us at OPARD-SL, this knowledge is particularly important as we continue to develop our **sustainable aquaponics, hydroponics and aquaculture initiatives at Mamaka village.

🪰 How BSF technology can support our projects:
✅ Convert organic waste into valuable insect protein
✅ Produce an alternative protein source for fish and poultry feed
✅ Reduce organic waste and environmental pollution
✅ Produce nutrient-rich frass that can support crop production
✅ Reduce dependence on expensive conventional feed inputs
✅ Strengthen the integration between aquaculture, hydroponics, aquaponics and crop production

This knowledge will also contribute to the Mamaka Agricultural Development Project, helping farmers explore practical technologies that can improve productivity, reduce waste and create additional income opportunities.

The future of agriculture is not only about producing more—it is about producing smarter, recycling resources and creating sustainable value chains.🌍🌱

A big appreciation to Entotech Innovations for the knowledge, practical training and commitment to promoting BSF technology in Sierra Leone.

We look forward to putting this knowledge into practice and further strengthening our BSFL unit at the OPARD farm site in Mamaka Village, Yoni Mabanta Chiefdom.🇸🇱

From organic waste → BSFL → protein → fish & livestock → food production → sustainable farming. 🔄🌱

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23/09/2026

A NEW CHAPTER FOR RICE FARMING AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MAMAKA!

We are proud and excited to announce the arrival of our environmentally friendly rice milling machine at our processing center in Mamaka Village, Yoni Mabanta Chiefdom.

This is not simply the arrival of a machine—it is the arrival of opportunity, innovation, value addition, and hope for our farming communities.

The new rice milling technology will help us move closer to a more efficient and sustainable rice value chain by supporting:

✅ Reduced post-harvest losses
✅ Improved rice processing and quality
✅ Greater value for farmers and their produce
✅ Local employment and income opportunities
✅ Stronger food security and rural livelihoods
✅ More environmentally responsible agricultural practices

This milestone reflects the power of partnership and collective commitment.

👏 We proudly commend Chris and team for their dedication and tireless efforts in helping make this achievement possible.

👏 We also celebrate the hardworking farmers of the Mamaka Agricultural Development Project.

👏 Special appreciation goes to Excellent Technology Solutions Mile 91and AJ Shipping and Logistics Company.

Together, we are demonstrating that rural communities can embrace modern technology, add value to locally produced crops, create jobs, and build sustainable agricultural enterprises.

From planting the rice, to harvesting, to processing, and ultimately reaching the market—Mamaka is taking another important step toward building a stronger local agricultural value chain.

This is only the beginning.

We are investing in agriculture.
We are investing in our farmers.
We are investing in our communities.
We are investing in the future of Sierra Leone.
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MamakaAgriculturalDevelopment

13/09/2026

Greenhouse netting of aquaponics and hydroponics systems in progress.

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06/09/2026

Our aquaponics and hydroponics system setup is done!

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

🌱🐟 TRANSFORMING RURAL AGRICULTURE THROUGH INNOVATION & SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 🐟🌱

We are proud to announce that our Sustainable Aquaculture, Hydroponics, Aquaponics and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae for Rural Development Project is nearing completion at the OPARD-SL Farm Site in Mamaka Village, Yoni Mabanta Chiefdom, Sierra Leone. 🇸🇱

This initiative represents a significant step toward demonstrating how innovation, circular agriculture and sustainable technologies can transform food production and create new economic opportunities in rural communities.

At the OPARD farm site, we are developing an integrated production system that brings together:

🐟 Sustainable Aquaculture – promoting efficient fish production as a source of nutritious food, income and livelihoods.

🥬 Hydroponics – demonstrating soilless crop production that can improve productivity while making efficient use of limited water and land resources.

💧🌱 Aquaponics – integrating fish and crop production into a complementary system where resources are reused, reducing waste and promoting sustainable food production.

🪰 Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae Unit – converting organic waste into a valuable source of protein that can contribute to sustainable animal and fish feed production, while supporting waste management and a circular economy.

Together, these components demonstrate a circular and integrated approach to rural food production, where waste from one system can become a valuable input for another.

The project is not only about constructing infrastructure—it is about building knowledge, demonstrating practical technologies and creating models that rural farmers, young people and communities can adapt and scale. 🌍

As the project approaches completion, we look forward to moving from construction and installation into full operation, demonstration, training and knowledge sharing, creating a practical learning environment for sustainable agriculture and food-system innovation.

22/08/2026

Thanks Ento Tech Innovation for visiting OPARD-SL farm site at Mamaka village, Tonkolili district for the beginning of a great collaboration on beekeeping and Black soldier fly larvae(BSF) production.

24/06/2026

The Media Reform Coordinating Group and
African Transitional Legacy Fund recognise Ahmed Muckson Sesay (OPARD-SL) as the facilitator of the peace process in Sierra Leone 2002.