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Katherine Y Barragán-Fonseca¹, Karol B Barragán-Fonseca², Gerard Verschoor³

¹Laboratory of Entomology, Wageningen University, PO Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands.

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Black soldier fly (BSF) farming offers nutritious livestock feed from organic waste, supporting circular agriculture and smallholder livelihoods. This approach aids food security and economic recovery, particularly for ex-combatants in post-conflict regions like Colombia.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Entomology
Sustainable Development

Background:

Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae are a protein-rich feed source for livestock.
BSF can be reared on diverse organic waste streams, enabling local feed production.
This practice supports circular agriculture and reduces reliance on imported feed components like fishmeal and soymeal.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of BSF farming for smallholder farmers.
To assess the contribution of insect farming to food security and economic sustainability.
To examine the reintegration of ex-combatants as smallholder insect producers in post-conflict Colombia, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 16.

Main Methods:

Literature review on BSF rearing and its socio-economic impacts.
Case study analysis of smallholder insect production initiatives.
Focus on the context of post-conflict agricultural development in Colombia.

Main Results:

BSF farming provides a viable, sustainable income source for smallholder farmers.
Local insect production enhances food security and economic resilience.
The model shows promise for the successful reintegration of ex-combatants.

Conclusions:

BSF farming is a promising strategy for enhancing food security and economic stability in developing regions.
Insect farming can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 16 (Peace and Justice).
The reintegration of ex-combatants as insect producers offers a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and peacebuilding.