Potential Use of Insects as Raw Material in Food for Feed to Alleviate Some Chicken Production Constraints in Adamawa Region, Northern Cameroon

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Survey shows high acceptance of black soldier fly larvae in poultry feed among farmers, suggesting a shift towards sustainable practices.

About 76% of poultry farmers showed willingness to adopt black soldier fly larvae in feed, indicating strong potential.
The study involved 107 participants, examining the acceptance and socioeconomic factors surrounding poultry feed usage.
Traditional feed ingredients pose economic challenges, yet farmers are open to less costly insect-based alternatives.
The promising acceptance of insect meal signals opportunities for reducing feed costs and improving poultry health.

Eke et al. (2025) studied this question.

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