Swiss Partners
Bioconvision
www.bioconvision.com
Sheila von Hoerner
Local Partner
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Swiss Contribution
The Swiss project partners Bioconvision and EAWAG have many years of experience with the breeding of Black Soldier Fly larvae as animal feed. In recent years, EAWAG has published online courses and a handbook on the subject.
Description
The project partners will develop and validate an insect farm in Jinja, Uganda, that will process large quantities of organic waste.
The insect farm will produce larvae of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) in a low-carbon biosystem. The larvae feed on organic waste, which reduces the overall amount of waste. At the end of the process, the larvae are processed into animal feeds.
This alternative source of protein will create employment and development opportunities particularly for women and the younger population. The project reduces dependency on imported fish and soy. Keeping food waste out of landfills will contribute to the reduction in methane and avert spreading of diseases.