In a move to strengthen international collaborations and witness the impact of Dutch-funded initiatives in Nigeria, Ms. Hilde Koper-Limbourg, IITA DDG Corporate Services, welcomed the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor and gave the opening speech at the event reiterating the long – healthy working relationship between IITA and the Netherland Government and appreciated the Government of the … Exploring Sustainable Agriculture: Mrs. Inge’s Courtesy Visit to IITA’s Insects4Feed and YAS Projects Read More ..read more

Lack of access to affordable protein sources for farmed pigs, chickens and fish in Kenya can deter women and youth farmers from starting a small livestock venture, with both groups less likely to have access to the required capital. Yet, their involvement in agriculture is widely recognised as critical to Kenya’s economic development. Traditionally, Kenyan … Kenyan agripreneurs fly high with black soldier flies Read More ..read more

Demand for animal products is rising in the developing world. However, the current practices associated with animal agriculture, such as deforestation in the name of growing feed and poor organic matter waste management, are not sustainable.  As the global population grows and available area of farmland decreases, novel solutions will be required to meet the … Black Soldier Fly Farming: Is This Larvae the Future of Food? Read More ..read more

Insect farming can be a touchy subject with most people, as our first reaction (understandably) isn’t to view anything with six legs as food. However, the irrefutable benefits of insects like the black soldier fly larvae (often abbreviated as BSFL) may soon overshadow the negative perceptions commonly associated with insects as a source of food. … 6 reasons why black soldier fly larvae farming could play a greater role in the future: Read More ..read more