Socio-economic and environmental implications of replacing conventional poultry feed with insect-based feed in Kenya

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2020-04

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Elsevier Ltd.

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The article considers the positive viability of insect farming for animal feed production, due to its low land and water requirements, its low ecological footprint, and its ‘circular economy’ contribution – by converting biowaste into high-quality feed ingredients. The growing scarcity of resources for feed production, as well as environmental concerns, highlight the unsustainability of conventional feed sources. The study assesses the potential socio-economic benefits of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) to the Kenyan poultry sector. The findings suggest that greater investment to promote BSFLM could boost economic, environmental and social sustainability.

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INSECTS, POULTRY, AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, ANIMAL FEEDING, INSECTS AS FEED, RURAL ECONOMY, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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