Zimbabwean farmers adopt maggot farming to provide cheap, sustainable animal feed amid drought.

Zimbabwean farmers are adopting maggot farming as a solution to drought, using black soldier fly larvae as a cheap protein source for animal feed. This innovative practice also helps manage waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, offering an economic boost by cutting feed costs by about 40%. This once-unconventional method has been embraced for its environmental and financial benefits.

November 29, 2024
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