Black Soldier Fly for Health, Feed, and Food (BSF 4 HFF)
Lead Organization:
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique du Niger (INRAN)
Partner Organizations:
University of Maradi; University of Tahoua; RECA-Niger Network of Agricultural Chambers/Farmers Associations
Community of Practice:
Countries:
Niger
Duration:
11/2024—11/2027
Overview:
Waste management is a significant challenge in many African countries, with Niger facing particular issues related to organic waste, which accounts for 60-70% of municipal solid waste. This organic waste poses serious environmental and health risks, such as pollution, the proliferation of household insects, and the spread of diseases. The project aims to address these issues by utilizing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae to convert organic waste into valuable products like animal feed and organic fertilizers. In addition, BSF larvae have been shown to be a viable protein source for poultry and fish feed and can improve soil fertility. The project also aims to enhance the food security of small-scale vegetable producers and livestock farmers by improving the availability of affordable, locally produced protein and fertilizers.
Grant Aims:
- To reduce environmental pollution and waste in Niger by using Black Soldier Fly larvae for organic waste treatment.
- To improve soil fertility and vegetable production by producing organic fertilizers.
- To create a sustainable, local source of protein for poultry and fish feed.
- To empower local farmers, especially women and young people, through training and the establishment of agricultural businesses.
Outputs and Outcomes:
Outputs
1.1: 100 waste dumps (slaughterhouse, decayed fruit and vegetable from markets, vegetable dumps, farm waste) are cleaned up in intervention areas each year.
1.2: 240 tons/year of bio-waste are treated.
2.1: 120 tons/year of fresh larvae and 48 tons of organic fertilizer are produced at integrated farms, vegetable production sites, and private units.
2.2: 100 bio-composters are established per year.
2.3: 6 private units for the production and sale of live larvae, MSN meal, and organic fertilizer are established.
3.1: 20% increase in vegetable yield is achieved.
3.2: Availability of animal protein increases by 10%.
4.1: Capacities of 300 producers, 100 animators, and technicians are strengthened.
4.2: 25 students (5 Masters, 10 BSc, 10 technicians), 30% of whom are women, are involved in project implementation each year.
4.3: 24 young graduates and agripreneurs are trained and equipped to set up agricultural businesses.
4.4: 2 JPOs organized and 3 farmers’ fairs attended during the project.
Outcomes
1.1: Sources of disease contamination and environmental pollution are reduced.
1.2: Environmental hygiene for humans and animals is improved.
1.3: Sources of greenhouse gas production are reduced.
2.1: Animal protein sources for quality food formulation and organic fertilizers for soil health are available.
2.2: The use of organic fertilizer and local animal protein has been improved in the project zones.
2.3: A bio-waste value chain is established.
3.1: Improved food security for young and female market gardeners.
3.2: Productivity and health of chickens and fish are improved.
4.1: Technologies generated by the project have been shared and assimilated by beneficiaries and project stakeholders.
4.2: Institutional capacities have been strengthened.
4.3: BSF-based products marketed and jobs created, with women and young people empowered.
4.4: The technologies generated by the project were popularized and shared with people outside the project.