Accra, Dec. 4 GNA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) BBEST Project has showcased its Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology and related products at the just-ended Agrifair.
The fair was held from November 28 to 30 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra.
The exhibition formed part of efforts to promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that support livestock feed production, soil fertility, and environmental management.
During the three-day event, the BBEST team displayed the full life cycle of the Black Soldier Fly, from the egg and larval stages to the pupae and adult stages.
This drew interest from farmers, agripreneurs, students, and visitors to the technology in contributing to Ghana’s growing circular bioeconomy, a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said.
It said the project officials took turns to explain how the technology helped to convert organic waste into two valuable products: protein-rich larvae used in poultry, aquaculture, and pig feed, and frass, an organic fertilizer that improved soil health.
Visitors were schooled on how the BSF production process, regarded as an environmentally friendly with its waste reduction ability contributing to Ghana’s growing circular bioeconomy.
It said: “The dried larvae are now certified by the Ghana Standards Authority and available on the market.”
“ The frass has also been certified by the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), making both products safe for agricultural use”.
The attendees expressed interest in starting BSF production after learning how it could support livestock feeding, vegetable production, and waste reduction,
The BBEST Project, led by IITA and funded by the Government of Norway through Norad, has established a Black Soldier Fly production unit in Ghana, which began operations in 2024.
The facility produces larvae and frass for farmers and demonstrates IITA’s commitment to supporting smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural transformation.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe