The use of insects harvested as animal feed is a green revolution for global agriculture, which concept is endorsed by the United States Department of Agriculture, scientific and philanthropic organizations and countries around the world. Insects are an unquestionable source of high-quality, valuable protein. Harvesting pests directly from agricultural landscapes where they are abundant contributes to more sustainable animal feed production while managing insect and vector populations.
“Alternative sources of protein for animal feed is critical to global food security. Insect protein is underutilized and an effective replacement to plant source protein for feed of livestock for human populations.”
~ United Nations
WHY POULTRY OR FISH?
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Easy care and inexpensive.
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20% of ingredient in feed is protein but is 80% of the cost.
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75% of the cost to raise both chickens and fish is feed.
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3:1 – efficient feed to protein conversion.
“Reducing the protein deficit by rebalancing the supply will have a positive, transformative effect on global economics of farms, food and feed.”
~ United Nations
REMARKABLE INSECT YIELDS
REMARKABLE YIELDS
Insects are 40-60% protein with high unsaturated fat content. Plus, vitamins and minerals, all comparable with fish.
