Rwandan farmers feed pigs and poultry with black soldier flies

For Rwandan livestock farmers the protein in black soldier fly larvae is an excellent alternative compared to imported fish meal and soybeans to feed their animals.
Using the larvae offers a competitive advantage to farmers, who spend less money to feed their animals. Black soldier flies are also a local and environmentally friendly resource, instead of soy, which requires a huge amount of land to cultivate.
When compared to imported fish meal and soybeans, black soldier fly larvae provide superior substitute protein for Rwandan livestock producers' animals.
Farmers that use the larvae have a competitive edge since they have to spend less money feeding their animals. In addition, black soldier flies are a nearby and ecologically beneficial resource as opposed to soy, which needs a lot of space to be grown.
Working with Vétérinaires Sans Frontières International and the University of Ghent in Rwanda, we promote black soldier fly farms and fund research that may help farmers do their jobs more efficiently.