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