African Wild Dog Biomass Hub

14/09/2023

Join us for the Bush to Supper: Mushroom Cultivation Bootcamp! 🍄

Have you heard of Bush to Feed? Now, discover Bush to Supper! 🌱

Learn how to grow delicious mushrooms from encroacher bush waste and unlock a world of agricultural possibilities. 🌿

📅 Dates:

Okatupapa: 16 September 2023
Orukune: 17 September 2023
AWDC: 18 September 2023
Come and explore the magic of mushroom farming with us. It's not just about nutrition and income generation; it's about sustainable farming, health benefits, and low resource requirements. And, of course, the fact that MUSHROOMS ARE DELICIOUS! 🍽️

Get ready to embark on this exciting journey with us. See you there!

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10/08/2023

🌍 Exciting news: Another year, another leap toward change! 🎉

Mark your calendars for the 24th – we’re unveiling “Okandjatu: The Pursuit of Climate Resilience” exhibition. 🚀 Starting in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, we’re taking this journey to every corner, spreading awareness on climate’s impact in Namibia. 🌱

It’s more than art; it’s a push for change. Join us in facing climate challenges head-on! 🌍 Catch a sneak peek below. 🎥 https://youtu.be/1h9whXNmmrs

Big thanks to .university and .cymru.aberystwyth for the support. 🙌 Kuddos to the talented and visionary artist too! And of course to our team at for making it possible.

Curious or eager to host? Reach out. Let’s make a difference together! 💌

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Exhibition presenting joint efforts of researchers and indigenous communities to overcome climate change in central Namibia.Launch on the 24th of August, on ...

14/06/2023

Understanding the problem is the first step to ensuring that the solutions are suitable in solving the aforemention problem.

Bush Encroachment has had a dire impact on Namibian rangelands and environment.

Find out more about this issue and the work of the AWD Biomass Hub by visiting our website (LINK IN BIO).

12/06/2023

At our core the AWD Biomass Hub is here to educate and offer resources to those that need them!

Taking the time to learn about the impact of Bush Encroachment in Namibia is the best way to understand why it is we do what we do.

Save and share posts like these to empower others like yourself with information that can benefit decision making in the future.

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07/06/2023

The AWD Biomass Hub is excited to announce that our new and improved website is now live!

This website is your one stop shop for all information, materials and resources available as part of our marketing and outreach efforts!

Follow us and you’ll be the first to know when new resources are added to our website!

The link to our website is IN OUR BIO

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05/06/2023

Solutions are at the heart of what we do here at the AWD Biomass Hub!

All the research we’ve done in the communities we’ve engaged with has led to the creation of our value chains, which we know from experience are positively impacting those who are participating.

We took the challenge of Bush encroachment and dared to confront it in the hopes of creating value for community members and farmers. These Value Chains are well thought out and backed by extensive research.

Follow us to learn more about these Value Chains and how you can create your own and gain access to a number of resource we intend to provide in the coming weeks!

18/05/2023

The AWD Biomass Hub has taken the time to put together valuable information, service provision and resource hubs that are going to help farmers and communities in their efforts to ensure productivity and growth, in spite of the challenges associated with Bush Encroachment.

In this post we share with you the many ways in which we can help, as well as the services we offer.

To learn even more about us just hit the follow button!!

16/05/2023

We’ve decided to take the time and bring you back to basics with this post.

The issue of Bush Encroachment is one that is impacting many farmers all over the country at such a great scale.

The team here at the AWD Biomass Hub believes that the problem can only be solved if it’s impact is understood, which is why we are our adamant on informing communities about Bush Encroachment and what it is doing to the environment.

To learn more about this issue and how to mitigate its impact, follow us!

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12/05/2023

We are so excited to be back on social media and back to sharing information and resources that have the potential to help you as farmers to mitigate the impact of Bush encroachment

Although we were not active on social media, our team was hard at work in the community and laboratories.

Swipe through the graphics to find out what we’ll have been up to during our social media break. More details about our work will be shared in the coming weeks.

Follow us to ensure you do not miss a thing!!

10/05/2023

After a brief social media break, we are proud to announce our return.

The team has been hard at work developing new and exciting resources, value chains and so much more content and materials for our community of farmers!

Follow us to find out what we have in store for you and what to expect in the weeks to come.

04/04/2022

LET’S HAVE A LITTLE FUN!!

We created this great word search in relation to the project.

Check it out and comment how many words you were able to find in the first 30 seconds!

31/03/2022

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Round about the same time last year the team was busy in the community harvesting bush for the activities we have underway now.

We have come a long way and have accomplished so much but there is still more to do.

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21/03/2022

In remembrance of those whose blood waters our freedom. Happy Independence Day Namibia

14/03/2022

WEANER GOATS WANTED!!

Attention all community members, the project is humbly requesting the voluntary supply of 18 weaner goats to be used as subjects in feeding trials.

We are seeking Boergoat or Kalahari Red breeds.

Please read the poster below for more details

08/03/2022

WE ARE BACK!!

After a busy festive season, the team is ready to continue with research, feeding trials and so much more!

To ensure that you are well informed and have up to date information about the different activities of the project follow and like us on the different social media platforms we are on

For now, enjoy some photos of the project's work during the festive season👍

25/12/2021

Happy Holidays from the entire AWD Biomass Hub Family

13/12/2021

WE ARE BACK!!

As we wrap up the year 2021 our team has been hard at work in the community with the feed formulation and feeding trail aspects of the project.

Here are some great shots of bush being mixed with supplements. More information about the process can be found on our website.

LINK IN BIO!!!

04/10/2021

NEW BLOG POST ALERT!!

Click the link in our bio to read a new post in a two-part series on the conservation method of Ensiling.