Berbice High School has recorded the first harvest from its Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponic system, marking what the school says is an important milestone in exposing students to modern, sustainable agricultural practices.
In announcing the achievement, the school expressed appreciation to the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) for donating the hydroponic system, noting that the initiative has provided students with practical, hands-on learning opportunities.
According to the school, the system has enabled students to develop skills in climate-smart agriculture while strengthening their understanding of hydroponic farming techniques. It also said the project has enhanced the quality of students’ School-Based Assessment (SBA) assignments by allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting.
The school described the first harvest as the beginning of what it hopes will be an ongoing programme to promote innovation and interest in agriculture among its students.
It also thanked NAREI for its partnership and continued support of agricultural education, saying the collaboration is helping to prepare students with skills relevant to the future of farming.
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