MBIN NDEM FARMS & SANCTUARY
Growing from the Land. Building for the Future.
On approximately six hectares at Mile 14, Dibanda, Mbin Ndem Farms brings together livestock, fish farming, beekeeping and crop production as part of a growing agricultural enterprise rooted in the land.
Productive volcanic soil at Mile 14, Dibanda
Integrating practical experience, food production, and sustainable local livelihoods.
A Working Farm with a Bigger Vision
Mbin Ndem Farms is the productive arm of the wider Mbin Ndem vision.
Across the property, farming activities are being developed to produce food, create income and employment, provide practical agricultural experience and build a stronger connection between what is produced on the farm and the people who buy it.
The farm is diversified rather than dependent on a single activity, with fish, poultry, pigs, bees and crops forming part of the overall agricultural model.
Fresh local produce & protein
Local jobs & staff housing
Practical hands-on farming
What We Farm
Mbin Ndem operates five integrated agricultural activities across its six hectares, combining livestock care, freshwater aquaculture, apiculture, and fertile volcanic soil cultivation.
Catfish
Spring-Fed Ponds & Local Supply
Mbin Ndem operates multiple fish ponds and produces catfish for the local market.
Poultry
Dedicated 20m × 20m Facility
Poultry is becoming an important growth area, with a dedicated 20m × 20m poultry rearing facility being developed to support larger and better-managed production cycles.
Piggery
Breeding & Piglet Care
Pig breeding and piglet production form another part of the farm’s diversified livestock activities.
Beekeeping
Pollination & Forest Honey
Beekeeping expands the productive use of the land and creates opportunities for honey and future value-added products.
Crops
Rich Volcanic Soil Harvests
Crop production complements the livestock operations and creates additional opportunities for food, farm products and future value addition.
Balancing Soil, Animals & Water
By combining five activities on one contiguous landscape, Mbin Ndem recycles organic matter, enhances biodiversity, and creates resilient year-round agricultural production.
Designed for improved environmental control, optimal stocking density, and dependable commercial broiler production cycles.
Scaling Poultry from Production to Market
Mbin Ndem is expanding its poultry operation as one of the next major stages in the farm’s development.
A dedicated 20m × 20m facility is being developed for brooding and growing birds under more organized production conditions.
But the vision goes beyond raising and selling live chickens. Mbin Ndem is working toward a farm-to-market model that can connect poultry production with hygienic processing, cold storage, packaging and wider distribution.
A separate processing area is planned so poultry rearing and food processing remain physically separated.
Planned Facility Note: Live rearing takes place in the active 20m × 20m poultry facility. Downstream processing, chilling, and packaging units are currently in planning and development to ensure strict hygiene separation.
Integrated Farm-to-Market Pathway
RAISE
Brooding & grow-out in dedicated 20m × 20m structure
PROCESS
Separate hygienic area for slaughter & preparation
CHILL / FREEZE
Cold storage preserving freshness & food safety
PACKAGE
Clean branded packaging for retail and hospitality
DISTRIBUTE
Supplying local markets, cafes, and households
Growing People Alongside the Farm
Agriculture at Mbin Ndem is fundamentally about people. The farm supports paid employment and provides free on-site accommodation for its permanent workers, removing commute burdens and creating a stable, supportive community on the land.
As operations expand, the broader vision is to create more employment and provide opportunities for practical learning through real farm activities. The emphasis is learning by doing—gaining firsthand experience in areas such as poultry, fish farming, piggery, beekeeping, crop cultivation, and farm management.
Applied Experience on a Working Farm
Mbin Ndem is a working agricultural enterprise, not a formal agricultural school or academic institution. We do not issue accredited diplomas or classroom certifications; skills are developed through daily responsibilities and hands-on farm stewardship.
Field Team at Mile 14, Dibanda
Teamwork and practical responsibility across daily cultivation cycles.
Dependable Paid Employment
All farm workers receive regular, dignified salaries, establishing reliable livelihoods for local staff and families across everyday farming operations.
Free On-Site Accommodation
Safe, comfortable on-farm housing is provided to permanent workers at no cost, eliminating commute expenses and fostering dedicated team stewardship.
Expanding Permanent & Seasonal Roles
As livestock pens, aquaculture, and crops expand, Mbin Ndem creates new permanent roles along with flexible seasonal positions during peak harvests.
Practical Youth & Family Engagement
Local young people and community members gain firsthand exposure to viable agriculture, productive land work, and local food production in Buea.
Learning Across Six Agricultural Domains
Workers and participating community members build direct practical capability through active operations.
Poultry Farming
Brooding cycles, broiler management, flock nutrition, biosecurity, and housing hygiene.
Fish Farming
Catfish pond management, regular water exchange, feeding schedules, and harvest sorting.
Piggery
Breeding care, pen sanitation, piglet nutrition, and disease prevention suited to the climate.
Beekeeping
Hive inspection along sanctuary forest tree lines, colony health, and hygienic honey collection.
Crop Cultivation
Volcanic soil preparation, natural crop nutrition, seasonal weed management, and harvesting.
Farm Management
Daily farm operations, feed inventory records, task coordination, and logistics tracking.
From Farm to Customer
The long-term Mbin Ndem model is about capturing more value from what the farm produces. Instead of stopping at primary production, the vision is to gradually connect farming with processing, packaging, cold storage, distribution, and direct sales.
FARM
Primary Production
Catfish ponds, commercial broiler poultry, pig breeding, sanctuary beekeeping, and tropical crops grown at Mile 14, Dibanda.
VALUE ADDITION
Processing & Packaging
Physical separation between rearing and processing, clean handling, cold storage preservation, and hygienic food-grade packaging.
MARKET
Distribution Channels
Supplying local Buea households, neighbourhood markets, food businesses, and regional restaurants seeking reliable quality.
CUSTOMER
Direct Experience
Direct retail sales and farm-fresh table service at Mbin Ndem Cafe, connecting community diners directly with our harvest.
Mbin Ndem Cafe: Connecting Farm Yields Directly to Diners
Mbin Ndem Cafe is one emerging part of that connection, creating another potential route from the farm to the customer. Fresh fish, poultry, honey, and seasonal vegetables will be served directly to visitors, retreat guests, and the wider Buea community.
Building a Farm for the Future
Mbin Ndem Farms is growing step by step—strengthening production today while building toward a more integrated agricultural enterprise capable of producing food, creating livelihoods, and supporting the wider Mbin Ndem vision.
Connect with Mbin Ndem
Learn more about our ongoing initiatives or get in touch with our team for visits, farm inquiries, and collaborative partnerships.