Farming insects: an emerging technology contributing to a sustainable food system
The world needs a sustainable food cycle to feed a growing population. The farming of insects like the black soldier fly (BSF), offers a profitable solution by converting organic waste into valuable nutrients. BSF consumes various organic wastes, including food waste and farm manure, turning them into quality animal feed and organic fertilizer. Recently, SDC supported the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) to pilot BSF production with local partners in Ethiopia and to create an enabling environment for insect-based animal feed production and marketing. This article provides an overview of what the project has achieved and what the future outlook is.
