Activity Period: June-July 2024
Partner School: Adamas International School, India

Relevant SDG(s):
SDG 2: Zero Hunger aims to reduce hunger and food insecurity by 2030.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production aims to promote energy efficiency and providing access to basic services, green jobs and a better quality of life ..
SDG 15: Life on Land aims to ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services.

Subject Areas: Agricultural Science, Biology, and Basic Science
Class: Grades 7, 8, 10, and 11 (ages 12-16)
Number of Students: 75
Teacher Responsible: Mrs. Sarah Bassey. Other Teachers: Mr. Israel Adesoye, Mr. Adeyinka Adeyemi, and Mrs. Uchechi Eugene-Oguzie.

Activity Description:
• Students research to identify a hydroponic farm to visit to learn the process of planting leafy green vegetables in nutrient-infused water.
• Students contacted the farm manager through telephone.
• Students visited the farm on an agreed date to learn the process.
• Students purchased leafy vegetable seeds and materials (Plastic pot, potting soil, cocopeat, coco chips, fertilizer like Magnesium sulphate, Potassium nitrate and vegetable formula) needed to set up their hydroponic farm on a small scale.
• Students grow kale, peppermint and dill using hybrid soil which is a mixture of potting soil, cocopeat and coco chips.
• All the stages of the project execution were exchanged with Adamas International School who also shared their best farming practices with us.

Aims of Activity:

1. To expose students to modern and sustainable farming practices especially in metropolis where arable land is relatively scarce.
2. To educate on the preservation of the ecosystem.
3. To maximize available land resources in the production of leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach which are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Outcomes of Activity:
1. Students gained a deeper understanding of how to grow leafy green vegetables in nutrient-infused water.
2. Students developed a deeper understanding of the importance of nutrients in plant growth.
3. Students gained practical knowledge of sustainable agricultural techniques.
4. Students appreciated the role of innovation in feeding a growing population.
Evaluation Evidence: Students’ excursion to a hydroponic farm, Photographs, Feedback.

Impact of Activity:
This activity equipped our students and our partner school with the skills to growing leafy vegetables during raining and harmattan seasons in Lagos metropolis. It corroborated their understanding of food production process, nutrition and marketing.
Plans
1. The students and school community would set up hydroponic farm on a large scale to grow leafy green vegetables to be added into students’ meals to increase the nutrient content of their meals.
2. The school will share the knowledge with our adopted school-Adie Owe Community High School, Lusada.