DILIMAN, Quezon City – Filipino farmers are embracing the cultivation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) to revolutionize agricultural practices with a sustainable and cost-effective solution for livestock feed and waste management.
During the January 11 episode of Agri Asenso, Nelson Gabutero, an organic farmer and owner of Gabutero Organic Farm located in Oriental Mindoro, championed this approach. "I am passionate about encouraging farmers to adopt BSF cultivation," he shared.
"We focus on the larvae, which are used to feed chickens, ducks, and various fish like catfish, tilapia, and koi. This provides a high-protein feed alternative and helps manage waste."
With BSF larvae containing up to 43% protein, they offer a valuable nutrition source while addressing waste management by converting market waste into valuable feed.
Gabutero’s innovative methods have reduced feed costs and promoted sustainability. Farmers collect waste such as cabbage and overripe fruits to feed the larvae.
"We no longer buy commercial feed for our chickens. Instead, we use a mix of rice straw, a small amount of corn, and primarily BSF larvae," Gabutero noted.
This method showcases a sustainable agricultural model, improving livestock nutrition and cutting costs. As more farmers adopt BSF cultivation, the future of agriculture in the Philippines looks brighter and more sustainable.
To learn more about the groundbreaking developments in BSF farming and its impact on agriculture, watch the full "Agri Asenso" interview with Gabutero at https://www.facebook.com/ATIinteractive/videos/513591197904719.
