IITA AND BNARI Boost Farmers’ Capacity on Environment-Friendly Alternative Feed Technology

Through this strategic collaboration, these two institutes showcased their shared commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The training aimed to empower farmers with practical knowledge and skills related to BSF technology. The overarching goal was to facilitate the initiation of Black Soldier Fly rearing and enable the subsequent production of larvae and frass. These outputs carry intrinsic value, benefiting both individual farm operations and wider commercial applications. By bridging the gap between research institutions and local farmers, this joint effort bridges the path towards environmentally conscious farming practices. Through knowledge transfer and hands-on training, farmers are positioned to adopt alternative feed technologies, thereby contributing to a more ecologically harmonious agricultural landscape. Farmers who took part in the training. Dr. Michael Osae, Director of BNARI, giving one of the participants the certificate for participation in the training.