Watch now: Decatur bug protein plant will be the biggest in the world$250 million project to break ground this year.Read the Article
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Palm worms delicacy catches onCAN you imagine eating a plate of worms? Well, the mere thought may seem bizarre but it is a delicacy right here in the country.The palm weevil larvae, also known as palm worms, are popularly referred to as “Akokono” by the Akans.Read the Article
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Edible InsectsGrowing up in Samoya Village of Bungoma County in the Western part of Kenya, Elvis Wanjala has fond childhood memories of the rainy season, chasing and catching black-bellied winged termites in the rain.Read the Article
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Can insect protein replace soya beans in pig diets? - Farmers WeeklySoya bean is often cited as one of the key contributors of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from pig farms. With all livestock sectors now facing moral-Read the Article
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Turkish scientist turns fly larvae into anti-aging materialThe black soldier fly is already in use in diverse areas from agriculture to pet food. A Turkish professor hopes it will also help address the raw material...Read the Article
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One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts Is Freaking Out ’Cos He Reckons We’re Gonna Be Forced To Eat BugsYummy yummy, bugs in my tummy.Read the Article
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The first cricket farm is launched in Russia - All About FeedRussia’s first cricket farm has been launched in Novosibirsk Oblast, in a bid to bring a new protein source to the feed components market. As explained byRead the Article
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Why two growers want to make more of beneficial insects - Farmers WeeklyFlower-rich strips and grass margins have long been a feature on farms as part of environmental schemes, but they could also save farmers money byRead the Article
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Big Bucks For Big Bugs: The Hot New Items On The Menu In AfricaFarming flies and cockroaches to ensure food security? Read on for some of the most fascinating insights on alternative agriculture in Africa. BY PAULA SLIER AND SASHA STAR ANY CHILD GROWING UP IN THE 90S — OR their parents, for that matter [...]
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If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insectsFried crickets on the school menu, milk made from fly larvae and mealworm bolognese for dinner? These are the environmentally friendly meals we can look forward to. Bon appetit!Read the Article
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Cell-based meat and high-protein insects are good for the planet, flags Finnish study26 Apr 2022 --- A new University of Helsinki study underscores that a shift toward sustainable food sources – such as cell-based meat and dairy or high-protein edible insects – can lead to water, land and carbon emissions savings of more than 80%, [...]
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Aggie ACHIEVE: Expanding inclusivity through entomology - AgriLife TodayChristian Anguiano, a sophomore enrolled in Texas A&M University’s Aggie ACHIEVE program, never thought bugs were especially interesting.Read the Article
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Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa? - Sub-Saharan AfricaFortifying African porridge with amaranth and cricket could be key to preventing malnutrition, research suggests.Read the Article
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Have You Tried Grasshopper Pancakes? - NY City LensEdible insect food is a growing trend in New York City, elevating insects as a quality protein sourceRead the Article
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Eating Lab-Grown Meat and Insects Could Benefit the Planet - EcoWatchConsuming lab-grown meat and insects could lower carbon emissions and save water, as well as make more land available for nature, a new study has found.Read the Article
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Costa Rica with the potential to join the world market for edible insectsThe world industry of edible insects is in full evolution and Costa Rica has the potential to participate in a market that in 2020 was US$894 million worldwide and that is expect…Read the Article
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Will insects be the new ingredient in your animal feed?French biotech company Innovafeed develops a feed additive for swine derived from the black soldier fly.Read the Article
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Insects offer cheaper option to costly chicken, fish feed ingredientsInsect farming brings valuable ingredients from organic waste materials back into the food chain.Read the Article
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Climate change and farming driving insect declineCombined pressures of global heating and farming can halve insect populations in some places - study.Read the Article
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Young Tanzanians use organic waste to produce fish feedSix young aquatic and fisheries science graduates from Tanzania’s leading state-run university have joined hands to save fish farmers from the headache of finding suitable fish feeds.Read the Article
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Insect populations are halved by global warming and intensive farmingIn some parts of the world, a combination of agricultural activity and rising temperatures have led to a 49% reduction in insect species. A new study published in the journal Nature has revealed an alarming relationship between some forms of human activity, and its impact on the [...]
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At the centre of controversies: Why do we love to hate and hate to love meat?When was the last time you ate meat? Today? This week? Ten years ago? Never? Have you ever had an argument about meat consumption with someone, whether it was over environmental impact or the ethics of eating animals? Are you [...]
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Insects Are Dying Off Because of Climate Change and FarmingTropical regions show the greatest risk for insect declinesRead the Article
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Some insects populations may be down 49% due to climate change and intense farmingInsects that pollinate crops, cycle nutrients into soil, and eat pests are linchpins in the ecosystems that produce food.Read the Article
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Inseco raises $5.3m in seed funding, South African insect protein player looks to scaleInsect protein producer, Inseco, has raised $5.3m in what is South Africa’s largest ever startup seed funding round.Read the Article
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For preserving food, plastic wrap is out and edible insect silk is inThe post-ice cap Earth of 1995’s Waterworld presented a lot of unique challenges for Kevin Costner’s Mariner and the rest of the characters, as they tried to eke out a living on the open water. Not least of these, was food scarcity.Read the [...]
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Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating to meet demandA new ‘protein roadmap’ produced by CSIRO reveals foods set to fill fridges by 2030 as health, environmental and ethical concerns push consumers away from meat.Read the Article
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Nutritious Insects | Edible Insects | PBS LearningMediaLearn about the nutritional content of insects in this video from NOVA: Edible Insects. Use this resource to illustrate how insects are a beneficial food source for humans and how they may be optimized to provide high nutritional value.Read the Article
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Environmental Benefits of Eating Insects | Edible Insects | PBS LearningMediaLearn how insects can be an efficient source of protein as well as a solution to tackle meat production challenges and food waste in this video from NOVA: Edible Insects. Use this resource to illustrate the environmental costs of a human activity and an innovative [...]
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20 Delicious Bug Recipes from ChefsBug appetit! Here’s how Rick Bayless and Curtis Stone like their insectsRead the Article