Small-scale Black Soldier Fly-fish farming: a model with socioeconomic benefits

Karol Barragán-Fonseca*, Julián Cortés-Urquijo, Julián Pineda-Mejía, Diego Lagos-Sierra, Marcel Dicke

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Abstract

While previous research has focused on Black Soldier Fly production on a large industrial scale, our research focuses on economic and social advantages for local economies and small-holder farmers.
Our findings indicate that Black Soldier Fly provides an important alternative protein source that can be locally produced by small- or medium-scale farmers, and can be combined on farms with fish production.
Our data show that Black Soldier Fly can provide an economically viable feed component for small-holder farmers
These results build on existing evidence that a circular approach to insect-fish farming is a viable option that empowers farmers and can contribute to developing the local community through a local value-chain approach in the Global South.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-101
JournalAnimal Frontiers
Volume13
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Aug 2023

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