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Alternative proteins from regional insect larvae in piglet rearing

Authority

Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft, Forsten und Tourismus

Federal State

Bavaria

Contact

Ludwigstraße 2
80539 München

Website: External link to the authority

Project Title

Alternative proteins from regional insect larvae in piglet rearing

Project description

Concept development
The lack of protein feed leads to import and price dependency. In addition, the cultivation of imported soy and fishing for fishmeal is associated with very negative environmental consequences. Insect production can be a regional, self-produced source of protein for pig farms and thus increase added value in addition to increasing independence. The aim of the project is the elaboration of a concept for the integration of insect larvae feeding (black soldier fly - BSF) into existing feeding systems of pig farms. Thereby, the possibility of using a regionally produced alternative in pig feeding shall be demonstrated. Furthermore, the market entry of insect larvae fattening in pig farms shall be strengthened by a concrete use case and the acceptance by farmers shall be increased.

Final report

Results and the Final report will be found here, as soon as the project is completed.

Key words

Animal husbandry

Main funding source

Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups (in the sense of Art 56 of Reg.1305/2013)

OG contact information

ProRegio Insekt GbR
Friedrichshofener Str. 1
85049 Ingolstadt

Phone: 0841/8856190

Email: proregio-insekt@agritech-solutions.de

Type of OG partners

  • Farmer
  • Industry

Begin of project

2023

Project status

ongoing

Total budget applied for in EUR

105,131

NUTS3 CODE

DE211

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