04/03/2026
Bienvenue á Togo 🇹🇬
Colleagues from the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf .de have reached Lomé, the capital of Togo. The first visit was done at the BASIS partner university UCAO-UUT
A fruitful and warm exchange was done with the President of the university and various team members as well as students.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
03/03/2026
At the national conference on BASIS
03/03/2026
The national conference on the BASIS project is currently underway in the Oneye conference room of the Concorde Hotel in Lomé.
03/03/2026
The BASIS national final conference in Lomé, Togo has started. 🇹🇬
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
16/01/2026
Invitation: Peter Gerstmeier, member of the BASIS consortium will give a presentation about the practical eduaction in agriculture in Uganda, Germany and the United States. It will be in German language and can be followed in presence or online (registration at: https://triesdorfer.de/forum-triesdorf/forum-triesdorf-anmeldung/?id=3022). You are warmly invited 😊🌾🗓️
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
26/11/2025
Why Gross Margins Matter?
In business, gross margins aren’t just numbers, they’re the heartbeat of profitability. They show how efficiently a company turns revenue into profit before overheads kick in. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling operations, understanding gross margins helps you price smart, cut waste, and grow sustainably.
Think of it as your financial compass:
Higher margins = more room to innovate, invest, and thrive.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
26/11/2025
Efficient data handling is important for modern agricultural education.
Through the BASIS project, students and staff receive training in:
- Data storage
- Data collection
- Data management
The goal: enabling universities to use real data in teaching, learning, and applied research.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
25/11/2025
At Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), the BASIS project continues to create real impact.
- 25 students successfully completed their farm placements
- 15 students gained hands-on experience through practice elements such as Gross Margin calculation and interdisciplinary research projects
We are proud to contribute to strengthening agricultural education in Uganda.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
25/11/2025
At our partner university UCAO-UUT in Togo, students are gaining experience that prepares them for real-world agricultural challenges. 🇹🇬🌱
- 29 students completed their practical farm placements
- 50 students took part in training elements such as Gross Margin calculation and interdisciplinary research
Together, we are boosting agricultural skills and knowledge across Sub-Saharan Africa!
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
25/11/2025
Empowering women is essential for sustainable development. 💪👩🏽🎓
Within the BASIS project, female participation is guaranteed at 25–35% across trainings, placements, workshops, and data management activities.
We are committed to supporting women in agricultural education and leadership.
# Education
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
25/11/2025
Empowering women is essential for sustainable development. 💪👩🏽🎓
Within the BASIS project, female participation is guaranteed at 25–35% across trainings, placements, workshops, and data management activities.
We are committed to supporting women in agricultural education and leadership.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.