Potato Relevance – BlackSoldierFlies.comThis is the last post about potatoes for now, I promise. However, it is worth saying that not only do potatoes teach an important lesson on the acceptance of novel foods, but also they can be consumed by black soldier flies. This opens a possibility to recycle potato waste by feeding them [...]
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No Small Potatoes. Part III – BlackSoldierFlies.comNot all lessons that can be learned by insect farming community from potato farming community are positive. Unfortunately, the tragedy of the Irish Potato Famine is something that should also be kept in mind. Otherwise, there is a real danger of running into serious problems in the future.Read the [...]
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It’s a Wasp against a Fly – BlackSoldierFlies.comOne of the many advantages of farming black soldier fly larvae is that, so far, they appear to have relatively few natural enemies. This is different, for example, from crickets, which are prone to be wiped out by viral diseases. Such a situation is not surprising because black [...]
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Insecticide Residues Are Bad for Larvae – BlackSoldierFlies.comSince black soldier flies are insects, it is not much of a revelation that insecticides are not good for them. Insecticides are widely used in agriculture; therefore, their residues are often present in harvested commodities. Food safety regulations set residue levels that are supposedly safe for hu…Read the [...]
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Is That a Fly in My Feed? – BlackSoldierFlies.comAs products derived from black soldier flies become increasingly common, so will the situation when it is necessary to determine whether a powder or an oil in question is actually made of what a vendor claims it is made of. Some people are willing to pay extra [...]
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Eat Your Fruit as Mother Says – BlackSoldierFlies.comFemale black soldier flies apparently prefer laying their eggs next to mixed fruit rather than next to manure or a couple other substrates because fruit smells better. Cannot really blame them, even though it is not yet clear if feeding on fruit will be better for the larvae.Read [...]
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Words of Caution – BlackSoldierFlies.comBlack soldier flies can help with many different things, but they cannot do everything. One thing that they apparently cannot do is replace fish meal in the diet of pearl grouper.Read the Article
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Our oceans are in a state of emergency. Aqua Spark’s CEO explains how startups can help restore their healthLissy Smit explains how the Aqua Spark portfolio is addressing some of the greatest challenges right now for ocean and marine life.Read the Article
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Another Potential Use for Black Soldier Flies – BlackSoldierFlies.comMost focus in black soldier fly industry was on larvae, while adults were often treated as a waste byproduct. However, they can also be useful for various applications, possibly including making of bioplastics.Read the Article
Is feeding livestock insect larvae the answer to farming’s environmental woes?Flybox says fly larvae are anything but icky, and making them a part of more hen and pigs’ diets could help free up huge swathes of farmlandRead the Article
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You Are What You Eat – BlackSoldierFlies.comAlthough black soldier flies are generally omnivorous, not every food is equally suitable for them. There have been numerous studies documenting diet effects on larval growth, survivorship, fat and protein contents, etc. However, as the publication below indicates, larval diet may also affect their…Read the Article
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This M’sian biz already uses insects to treat waste & make pet food, next up is human foodAnyone down for bugs in their food?Read the Article
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Bacteria Help Black Soldier Fly Larvae to Thrive – BlackSoldierFlies.comWhile decaying junk may not look very welcoming for us as humans, it is a fabulous environment for numerous organisms, with black soldier flies being only one species of many. These organisms do not live in isolation but interact with each other in a variety of [...]
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Growing flies for profitA group of women in Nepal are capitalizing on the climate in their village to grow black soldier flies. They’re turning the flies for a profit, in hopes of e…Read the Article
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VertiFarm To Explore Innovative Scenarios And Solutions For Feeding The World Sustainably | ESM MagazineTrade visitors to VertiFarm will be able to obtain comprehensive information on future sustainable food production.Read the Article
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UK poultry farms – where there’s muck, there’s money - Poultry WorldA technology firm believes it can prevent phosphorous run-off from broiler farms and turn the problem into a revenue stream for producers. Greentech firmRead the Article
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Swat Team: Making Bioplastics From Dead Flies - News18To find sources of bio-plastic without the risk of ‘competing’ uses, researchers at A&M University (Texas) suggest recovering waste from the breeding of black soldier flies.Read the Article
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No Small Potatoes. Part II – BlackSoldierFlies.comPrevious post on potato lessons for insectivores described a long road undertaken by indigenous people of South America towards making potatoes edible. Thanks to their efforts, the spuds could already be eaten without undergoing detoxification when the Europeans arrived in South America.Read the Article
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Black Soldier Flies May Recycle Minerals Too – BlackSoldierFlies.comBlack soldier flies are fairly well known for their ability to recover nutrients from many different types of organic waste and turn them into the ingredients of animal feeds and into soil-improving fertilizers. Another potential use is recovering minerals, including heavy metals, to use them to mak…Read [...]
The incredible anti-inflammatory properties of black soldier fly larvaePromising anti-inflammatory properties of oil from the larvae of black soldier flies have implications to treat conditions like ulcerative colitis.Read the Article
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World’s first modular insect farm project underway - Poultry WorldIndustry and researchers have joined forces to develop the world’s first fully modular insect farm. Harper Adams University is collaborating withRead the Article
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Tiny Titans of Nutrition: Exploring the Potential of Edible Insects as Protein Powerhouses | Market.us | Taiwan News | 2023-08-21 07:09:20Tiny Titans of Nutrition: Exploring the Potential of Edible Insects as Protein Powerhouses | Market.us | 2023-08-21 07:09:20Read the Article
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Kochi Corporation Council clears black soldier fly project, postpones biominingKochi Corp. Council allowed two firms to process 10 tonnes of food waste for 3 months at Brahmapuram dumping yard. Opp. councillors objected to different rates for same project, but Mayor M. Anilkumar said contract would be reviewed. An expert panel to evaluate biomining of legacy [...]
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Black Soldier Flies Go Well with Red Seaweed – BlackSoldierFlies.comAt least for tilapia. As search for materials that can replace fish meal in commercial aquafeeds continues, a recent study indicates that red seaweed in combination with insect meal can be used for its partial substitution in tilapia feed. Of course, tilapia seems to eat pretty [...]
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Insect Farming and Saving the Planet – BlackSoldierFlies.comA recent article in the Time magazine entitled Insect Farming Isn’t Going to Save the Planet by Philip Lymbery made an argument that insect farming is just a variation of animal farming (albeit perhaps more efficient). As a result, it has all the same shortcomings and should not [...]
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Why Indians should embrace growing – and using – insects for aquafeedsThe use of insect-based aquafeed ingredients – and potentially diversification into insect farming itself – could offer valuable opportunities for India’s small-scale aquaculture producers.Read the Article
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Nigeria’s Billion Dollar Insect Feed Opportunity - thegoaspotlight.com/southafricaA close-up image of a black soldier fly. Insect-based animal feed and its by-products could represenRead the Article
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Manna BSF calculator for validating insect farming plansManna Insect BSF business calculator for estimating BSF business potential, monthly amounts of biowaste, larvae and fertilizer and monthly costs and revenuesRead the Article
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University students discover how to turn trash to cashUniversity students discover how to turn trash to cashRead the Article
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Why Keepers of Pet Chickens in Australia Are Feeding Black Soldier Fly Larvae Reared on Food Waste | Earth.OrgBlack soldier fly larvae are reared on organic waste, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional chicken feed. This article aims to explore the reasons why this trend is beneficial for both the chickens’ well-being [...]