Social, Economic and Environmental Study of Organic Matter Management in Two Agroecological Systems for Insect-Based Protein Production in Ecuador

Technical cooperation project to establish a social, economic and environmental baseline on organic matter management in two agroecological systems in communities located in Chimborazo and Cañar, Ecuador, at elevations above 3,500 metres. The study examines the feasibility of developing black soldier flies, the conditions best suited to their development and community acceptance of their use to produce protein for feeding domestic animals. Activities include preparation of the baseline, design of a strategic plan, validation of community information and a black soldier fly prototype trial.