Black soldier fly production to convert food waste into protein-rich animal feed (Old ID 25088)

Department of Industry, Murray Farming Pty Ltd
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

We will evaluate methods of black soldier fly production that have been successful elsewhere and adapt them to the tropical conditions of northern Australia; and evaluate the effects of food source on the growth rates of black soldier fly populations.

Date

23 Jul 2018 - 22 Feb 2019

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

black soldier fly Hermetia illucens;Food Waste;Nutrition;insect protein;sustainable food production;Growth Rate

Funding Body

Department of Industry, Murray Farming Pty Ltd

Amount

35318

Project Team

Stuart Biggs;Paul Nelson