The GBioS market garden farm was established in 2015 with the primary goal of providing students at the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences a practical setting to apply their knowledge of market gardening, bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and hands-on experience. Beyond its educational objective, the farm serves the community by offering ecologically produced vegetables to the surrounding population. Recognizing the drawbacks of conventional agriculture and its adverse effects on human health and the environment, the GBioS farm has embraced ecological agriculture. The farm relies predominantly on innovative technical approaches and employs organic fertilizers and biological pesticides to cultivate vegetables that prioritize consumer health and safety.
Diverse varieties of fresh vegetables are cultivated and made available by the farm, encompassing leafy vegetables (Gboman, tchiayo, vernonia, amaranth, celosia, crincrin, lettuce), fruit vegetables (tomato, okra, aubergine, cucumber, green bean, watermelon, mung bean), and root vegetables (carrots and beetroot). Additionally, the farm dedicates attention to orphan species, including African lettuce, cleome, and others.
Collaborating with the Pole Biovalor of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, the farm extends its production to include pineapple, sisrè berry, and banana in Sèdjèdénou, one of its largest production sites. This collaborative effort further enhances the farm’s contribution to sustainable agriculture and diversified crop production.