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Crickets are not a free lunch
It has been suggested that the ecological impact of crickets as a source of dietary protein is less than conventional forms of livestock due to their comparatively efficient feed conversion and ability to consume organic side-streams. This study measured the biomass output and feed conversion ratios of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) reared on diets that […]
InBioProFeed Project: insects bioconversion of organic waste
We interviewed Prof. Gianluca Tettamanti, associate Professor in the department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences at the University of Insubria, and project manager InBioProFeed for bioconversion of vegetable waste by insects. Can you explain what’s the project InBioProFeed exactly? The project examines the feasibility of raising the black soldier fly (Hermetia Illucens) on vegetable waste […]