Diversifying Agriculture, Protecting the Environment, and Stabilizing Economies through Insect Agriculture
摘要
Insect production has long been a part of human culture globally. Only more recently hasthis historic practice been industrialized. Today, many different species of insects are mass-produced globally for human consumption as well as being used as feed ingredients for livestock, poultry, fish, and pets. Furthermore, residuals generated from these processes have value as they can be used as fertilizer replacements. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of this industry in its infancy and its value to the bioeconomy.