new protein

H. illucens metabolises a large proportion of fatty acids into lauric acid, which has antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria. Photo: Shutterstock

10-03-2023 | Article

The antimicrobial value of insects

The protein content of earthworms ranges from about 30% to more than 70% DM depending on the substrate used, i.e. protein content is higher for worms raised on pig manure than for those raised on poultry manure. Photo: Canva

06-03-2023 | Article

Use of insect protein in poultry feeding

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

06-02-2023 | Interview

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

Photo: Canva

24-01-2023 | News

New tech to make amaranth more attractive for feed producers

Duckweed is an aquatic plant of the family Lemnaceae and is a rich source of protein and also contains cell wall materials. Photo: Canva

12-01-2023 | In-depth

Using slurry to grow duckweed

Photo: Canva

10-01-2023 | News

Hurdles remain for insect use in livestock feed

Photo: Canva

16-11-2022 | In-depth

Analysis: Feeding fly larvae to indigenous poultry

In September, AFFIA held its annual conference meeting in Bangkok entitled ‘Forward with Fervour – the Asian Insect Industry.’ Photo: AFFIA

31-10-2022 | Article

A look inside the Asia insect-for-feed industry