The Nyeri government is training farmers to rear the ‘black soldier fly’, which will be used to feed both humans and livestock. “If you want a cheap and an easy option to provide quality protein through insects to your chickens, pigs and fish, you can now opt for black soldier fly larvae,” Tanga said. ICIPE is also working closely with feed manufacturers with a view to getting them to pick up these products and start replacing them in animal feed. Thuo said use of fish as a protein ingredient in animal feed has led to harvesting of immature fish, interfering with the ecosystem. IMPORTANCE OF BLACK SOLDIER FLYThe Black Soldier Fly larvae make good animal feed and compost.

Source: The Star October 23, 2017 06:00 UTC