Bangangté: IRAD project targets 15,000 tonnes of waste yearly to support organic farming.

Led by Dr Sosthène Parole Mbiadjeu-Lawou and his team, the project seeks to reduce fermentable waste through prevention, composting, recycling and reuse. Implementation is expected to run between 2026 and 2027.

IRAD revealed that under the project, biodegradable waste collected in Bangangté will be processed into organic fertiliser for agricultural production. The initiative, IRAD said, targets the recovery of 15,000 tonnes of fermentable waste annually, with 5,000 tonnes of compost expected to be produced each year.

According to the project team, the initiative is also expected to reduce the quantity of waste sent to dumpsites and limit the use of chemical fertilisers by providing farmers with organic alternatives. Dr Mbiadjeu-Lawou said the project is designed to convert waste that would otherwise be discarded into agricultural inputs.

“The project aims to reduce 15,000 tonnes per year of fermentable waste by transforming it into compost. This will produce 5,000 tonnes per year for organic agriculture,” Dr Mbiadjeu-Lawou said.

IRAD said the project is expected to create jobs, with at least 20 young people to be recruited at the start of implementation. The institution added that the initiative also seeks to improve soil fertility through the use of compost and reduce pollution associated with waste disposal sites.

According to IRAD, the project forms part of efforts to promote sustainable and green production and consumption practices.

“Knowledgeable observers agree that this innovative practice by the institute, headed by Dr Noé Woin, could serve as a model for local authorities to manage effectively and sustainably the tonnes of waste their communities have to deal with every day,” IRAD said.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3924 of Tuesday September 29, 2026