BBEST Blog
IITA participated in the Grand Agribusiness and Digital Fair (GSAD 2026), held in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, from July 16 to 19, 2026,
To take over and operate a factory producing larvae from Black Solider Fly.
The International Tropical Agriculture Institute (IITA) participated in the Made in DRC Expo and the Kinshasa Economic Forum
The socio economist working with BBEST project boosts partners capacity on business model data collection and analysis.
In a stride to promote the adoption of the new sustainable agriculture practice, the BBEST project-led bythe International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The Black Soldier Fly Production Unit, established in Kofisah hosted a training for over fifteen (15) officers of Ghana Prisons Service (GP) on the Black Soldier Fly technology from 15th to 18th July, 2025.
The IITA- led BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) Project, engaged farmers at the maiden Edition of Channel One TV’s AgriFair
In order to ensure a sustainable supply of household waste for its black soldier fly larvae production unit
During its annual review and planning meeting held in Accra, IITA received the support of the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture
The IITA BBEST Project takes a significant step towards the certification and the commercialization of its products: the dried Black Soldier Fly larvae and its organic fertilizer.
With the aim of equipping agri-entrepreneurs with knowledge on the production of organic fertilizers from waste from feeding the black soldier fly (digestate)
The IITA BBEST project takes part in the SIVAM to promote its BSF technology and its products
The production unit of the BSF larvae and frass was handed to IITA, partners and stakeholders.
With the aim of equipping agri-entrepreneurs with knowledge on the production of organic fertilizers from waste from feeding the black soldier fly (digestate)
Under the BBEST project, UNIKIN, one of the project partners' in the Democratic Republic of Congo trained agripreneurs on the BSF technology and its incorporation in animal feed
As part of the BSF for Bio-Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) project activities, led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock in Niger El Hadji Mahamane Ousmane paid an official courtesy visit to the regional headquarter of Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique du Niger
The IITA-led Project BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST has been extended to the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. A two-day inception workshop was held with
As part of its initiative to improve farmers’ knowledge of the Black Soldier fly-rearing techniques, the BBEST project and BNARI visited the BSF decentralized units in Ghana and engaged
The IITA- Led project BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) in collaboration the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique du Niger (INRAN) took
The BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) led by IITA in collaboration with the Institute of Rural Economy (IER) welcome H.E Elianne Rigmor Koti and
During his visit, Mr. Gundersen received a warm welcome from Dr. Asare, IITA's Country Representative. He was introduced to a range of Norad-funded initiatives, including the Sustainable
At the heart of this workshop lay a twofold objective: first, to catalyze the widespread adoption of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology in Mali, and second, to empower young and women
The overarching goal of the BBEST project’s involvement was to facilitate the adoption of novel technologies by creating connections among various stakeholders. Specifically, the
This event aimed to shed light on the imperative process of regulating standards for products derived from the Black Soldier Fly. Encompassing a multifaceted objective, this workshop sought to
The primary objective of this workshop was twofold: first, to heighten awareness regarding the innovative process of rearing fish through the incorporation of Black Soldier Fly-treated food, and
Central to the workshop’s mission was the enhancement of participants’ capabilities to leverage the Black Soldier Fly as a powerful tool for organic waste recycling. Notably, the training
Through a successful training program, these farmers have significantly bolstered their proficiency in the BSF technology, with IITA taking a proactive role in providing essential training to
Through this strategic collaboration, these two institutes showcased their shared commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The training aimed to empower farmers with practical
This project is firmly rooted in the principles of the 3 R's: Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. It aims to harness the capabilities of Black Soldier Fly larvae in processing urban biowaste across multiple
The escalating cost of protein meal and the challenges of accessing it consistently from the market have adversely impacted smallholder chicken, fish, and pig farmers. This situation has
The BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST held its annual review meeting in Kinshasa, DRC, just after its official launch on March 16-17, 2023. The two-day
Dr. Abdoulaye Tahirou, delivered a comprehensive presentation, highlighting the underpinnings of the BBEST project. He eloquently outlined the project’s rationale, objectives, and diverse array of work
After an engagement with the community members, the project team the focal person from CSIR-IIR, Dr Richard Bayitse, the Municipal Chief Executive of Nsawam Adoagyiri Mr Isaac Buabeng
The 38th National Farmers Day celebration and agricultural fair was held at the Golden Jubilee Park, Koforidua in the eastern region under the theme: “accelerating agricultural development
The IITA BBEST Project took part in the third (3rd) edition of the Farmers’ Week held in Djirataoua in the Maradi region in Niger under the theme “Contribution of producers, organizations and
The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology is a project sponsored by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation NORAD) and aims at providing protein meals for smallholder
The project’s overall objective is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder chicken, fish, pig, and vegetable producers and other value chain actors and contribute to improved urban sanitation and