{"id":34306,"date":"2026-09-03T11:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iita.org\/?page_id=34306"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:37:03","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/bbest\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"BBEST Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"34306\" class=\"elementor elementor-34306\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bac8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50bac8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97227b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97227b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9544837 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9544837\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91aad8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91aad8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BBEST Blog<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6a753 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da6a753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693589e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"693589e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/grand-agro-business-and-digital-show-gsad2026\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"be6a78b\"\n\t><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-be6a78b-4975e0f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"be6a78b\" id=\"34324\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRAND-SALON-DE-LAGRO-BUSINESS-ET-DIGITAL-.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRAND-SALON-DE-LAGRO-BUSINESS-ET-DIGITAL-.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRAND-SALON-DE-LAGRO-BUSINESS-ET-DIGITAL--300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRAND-SALON-DE-LAGRO-BUSINESS-ET-DIGITAL--768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRAND-SALON-DE-LAGRO-BUSINESS-ET-DIGITAL--18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22dbe82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22dbe82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/grand-agro-business-and-digital-show-gsad2026\/\">Grand Salon de l\u2019Agro-Business et Digital (GSAD2026)<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-74535ed-8742588 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"74535ed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"74535ed\">IITA participated in the Grand Agribusiness and Digital Fair (GSAD 2026), held in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, from July 16 to 19, 2026,<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990739d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"990739d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/expression-of-interest\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6b1c96d\"\n\t><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-6b1c96d-3765221\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6b1c96d\" id=\"34335\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357d61f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"357d61f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/expression-of-interest\/\">Expression of interest to take over and operate a factory producing larvae from Black Soldier...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f679051-c313db6 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f679051\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f679051\">To take over and operate a factory producing larvae from Black Solider Fly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa46af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8fa46af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-promoted-msn-technology-at-the-made-in-drc-expo-2025-and-the-kinshasa-economic-forum\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c18effd\"\n\t><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-c18effd-5be5b99\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c18effd\" id=\"34362\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSN-technology.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSN-technology.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSN-technology-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSN-technology-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSN-technology-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2eb259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2eb259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-promoted-msn-technology-at-the-made-in-drc-expo-2025-and-the-kinshasa-economic-forum\/\">IITA promoted MSN technology at the Made in DRC Expo 2025 and the Kinshasa Economic...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-de7cdc4-1dc87bb e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"de7cdc4\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"de7cdc4\">The International Tropical Agriculture Institute (IITA) participated in the Made in DRC Expo and the Kinshasa Economic Forum <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2cdaa3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b2cdaa3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ffc9e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ffc9e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-project-boosts-partners-capacity-on-business-model-data-collection-and-analysis\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5ebc04a\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-5ebc04a-1ac2193\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5ebc04a\" id=\"34370\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-project.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-project.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-project-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-project-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-project-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2b47f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e2b47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-project-boosts-partners-capacity-on-business-model-data-collection-and-analysis\/\">IITA BBEST project boosts partners\u2019 capacity on business model data collection and analysis<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-fa3962b-8fa4ced e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"fa3962b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fa3962b\">The socio economist working with BBEST project boosts partners capacity on business model data collection and analysis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90f878 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a90f878\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-exhibits-and-promotes-it-bsf-products-at-in-ghana-during-an-agrifair\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"501b7b8\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-501b7b8-a069a66\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"501b7b8\" id=\"34374\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-exhibits.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-exhibits.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-exhibits-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-exhibits-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-exhibits-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6414bcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6414bcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-exhibits-and-promotes-it-bsf-products-at-in-ghana-during-an-agrifair\/\">The IITA BBEST Project exhibits and promotes it BSF products at In Ghana during an Agrifair<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-cb3ab40-0407001 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cb3ab40\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cb3ab40\">In a stride to promote the adoption of the new sustainable agriculture practice, the BBEST project-led bythe International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d40f641 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d40f641\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/promoting-sustainable-agriculture-practices-iita-and-bnari-jointly-trained-the-ghana-prisons-service-on-the-bsf-technology\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0e15fdc\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-0e15fdc-af1fcd5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0e15fdc\" id=\"34403\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-Sustainable-Agriculture.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-Sustainable-Agriculture.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-Sustainable-Agriculture-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-Sustainable-Agriculture-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-Sustainable-Agriculture-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3562975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3562975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/promoting-sustainable-agriculture-practices-iita-and-bnari-jointly-trained-the-ghana-prisons-service-on-the-bsf-technology\/\">Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices: IITA and BNARI jointly trained the Ghana...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-ba6f075-d92fbce e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"ba6f075\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ba6f075\">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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d2067 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"88d2067\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acb9bf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"acb9bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/revolutionizing-agriculture-with-black-soldier-fly-larvae-and-frass\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5b3c496\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-5b3c496-5956dfb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5b3c496\" id=\"34411\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agrifair.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agrifair.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agrifair-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agrifair-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Agrifair-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f505974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f505974\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/revolutionizing-agriculture-with-black-soldier-fly-larvae-and-frass\/\">Revolutionizing agriculture with black soldier fly larvae and frass<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0b4c47f-ee9af4a e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0b4c47f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0b4c47f\">The IITA- led BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) Project, engaged farmers at the maiden Edition of Channel One TV\u2019s AgriFair<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e558ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e558ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-and-unikin-have-raised-awareness-among-households-to-ensure-the-sustainable-supply-of-household-waste\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5d6b067\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-5d6b067-c369d35\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5d6b067\" id=\"34489\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-UNIKIN.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-UNIKIN.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-UNIKIN-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-UNIKIN-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-UNIKIN-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86c074d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86c074d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-and-unikin-have-raised-awareness-among-households-to-ensure-the-sustainable-supply-of-household-waste\/\">IITA and UNIKIN have raised awareness among households to ensure the sustainable supply...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-e5ddd43-fd603cb e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e5ddd43\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e5ddd43\">In order to ensure a sustainable supply of household waste for its black soldier fly larvae production unit <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb11b47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb11b47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-holds-its-annual-review-and-planning-meeting-in-accra-ghana\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"244e8a5\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-244e8a5-01d2ea6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"244e8a5\" id=\"34490\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-meeting.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-meeting.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-meeting-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-meeting-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Annual-meeting-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-700b5b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"700b5b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-holds-its-annual-review-and-planning-meeting-in-accra-ghana\/\">IITA BBEST holds its annual review and planning meeting in Accra Ghana<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-60196c6-93cc7a9 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"60196c6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60196c6\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-636accf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"636accf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c37b4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c37b4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-visited-the-gsa-to-introduce-its-dried-bsf-larvae-and-start-the-certification-process\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"414d40d\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-414d40d-ce3b8b7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"414d40d\" id=\"34495\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Project-Visit.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Project-Visit.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Project-Visit-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Project-Visit-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Project-Visit-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b841915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b841915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/revolutionizing-agriculture-with-black-soldier-fly-larvae-and-frass\/\">The IITA BBEST project visited the GSA to introduce its dried BSF larvae and...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0a6158a-c40bbb4 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0a6158a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0a6158a\">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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c9e255 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c9e255\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-iita-bbest-and-inera-train-agripreneurs-on-the-production-of-organic-fertilizer-from-the-black-soldier-fly-in-kinshasa-during-a-workshop\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"268126c\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-268126c-d3ccc35\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"268126c\" id=\"34496\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRC.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRC.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRC-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRC-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DRC-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f82ea17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f82ea17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-iita-bbest-and-inera-train-agripreneurs-on-the-production-of-organic-fertilizer-from-the-black-soldier-fly-in-kinshasa-during-a-workshop\/\">DRC: IITA BBEST and INERA train agripreneurs on the production of organic fertilizer...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3bdd795-7b1a2f2 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"3bdd795\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3bdd795\">With the aim of equipping agri-entrepreneurs with knowledge on the production of organic fertilizers from waste from feeding the black soldier fly (digestate)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd9a2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fd9a2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-and-ier-create-demand-for-the-dried-bsf-larvae-among-poultry-producers-at-the-sivam\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"883997d\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-883997d-7805989\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"883997d\" id=\"34497\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ab059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05ab059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-and-ier-create-demand-for-the-dried-bsf-larvae-among-poultry-producers-at-the-sivam\/\">IITA BBEST and IER create demand for the dried BSF larvae among poultry producers...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-8c69303-5eec30b e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"8c69303\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8c69303\">The IITA BBEST project takes part in the SIVAM to promote its BSF technology and its products<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb47fb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb47fb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ab691 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58ab691\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-partners-and-stakeholders-receive-the-bsf-larvae-and-frass-production-unit\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"2ef9bf0\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-2ef9bf0-e8008eb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2ef9bf0\" id=\"34505\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aab5f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aab5f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/revolutionizing-agriculture-with-black-soldier-fly-larvae-and-frass\/\">IITA, partners and stakeholders receive the BSF larvae and frass production unit<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-fa1ca34-ffd4492 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"fa1ca34\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fa1ca34\">The production unit of the BSF larvae and frass was handed to IITA, partners and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-781530f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"781530f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/agripreneurs-and-youth-trained-on-the-bsf-technology-to-adopt-sustainable-agricultural-practices-in-niger\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d7475c1\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-d7475c1-b12e02c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d7475c1\" id=\"34506\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-Agripreneurs.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-Agripreneurs.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-Agripreneurs-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-Agripreneurs-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BBEST-Agripreneurs-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d821518 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d821518\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/agripreneurs-and-youth-trained-on-the-bsf-technology-to-adopt-sustainable-agricultural-practices-in-niger\/\">Agripreneurs and youth trained on the BSF technology to adopt sustainable agricultural...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f389d15-bc39cbf e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f389d15\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f389d15\">With the aim of equipping agri-entrepreneurs with knowledge on the production of organic fertilizers from waste from feeding the black soldier fly (digestate)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ffa0c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ffa0c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/promoting-the-use-bsf-technology-among-farmers-a-step-towards-a-sustainable-agriculture-practice\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"904bd9b\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-904bd9b-ec80d4c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"904bd9b\" id=\"34507\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-the-BSF.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-the-BSF.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-the-BSF-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-the-BSF-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Promoting-the-BSF-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6c1d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a6c1d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/promoting-the-use-bsf-technology-among-farmers-a-step-towards-a-sustainable-agriculture-practice\/\">Promoting the use BSF technology among farmers, a step towards a sustainable... <\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-14fbf59-c4068ae e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"14fbf59\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"14fbf59\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a78a65 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a78a65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e02e486 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e02e486\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-inera-iita-and-stakeholders-hold-workshop-towards-the-validation-of-the-standard-for-the-bsf-products\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6581ea2\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-6581ea2-9f1b9c9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6581ea2\" id=\"34723\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-and-stakeholders.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-and-stakeholders.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-and-stakeholders-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-and-stakeholders-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-and-stakeholders-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c3b7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c3b7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-inera-iita-and-stakeholders-hold-workshop-towards-the-validation-of-the-standard-for-the-bsf-products\/\">DRC: INERA, IITA and stakeholders hold workshop towards the validation of the...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0018451-d00d627 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0018451\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0018451\">As part of the BSF for Bio-Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) project activities, led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e0ec7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e0ec7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-minister-of-livestock-and-agriculture-explored-the-production-of-the-bsf-at-inran-maradi\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"189b99a\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-189b99a-b6c24ce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"189b99a\" id=\"34724\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Minister-.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Minister-.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Minister--300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Minister--768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Minister--18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6061dcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6061dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-minister-of-livestock-and-agriculture-explored-the-production-of-the-bsf-at-inran-maradi\/\">The Minister of Livestock and Agriculture explored the Production of the BSF at INRAN...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-728c3c0-3c9c053 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"728c3c0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"728c3c0\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfed6c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bfed6c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-held-an-inception-meeting-with-partners-and-stakeholders-in-drc\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4d49789\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-4d49789-a8f57cc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4d49789\" id=\"34734\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-an-inception-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-an-inception-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-an-inception-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-an-inception-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-an-inception-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d502973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d502973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-held-an-inception-meeting-with-partners-and-stakeholders-in-drc\/\">IITA BBEST held an inception meeting with partners and stakeholders in DRC<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-d097f20-82600c3 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d097f20\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d097f20\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c4995 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65c4995\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e94ac0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e94ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-and-bnari-backstop-bsf-larvae-producers\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c8d7638\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-c8d7638-3aa4d52\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c8d7638\" id=\"34741\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-and-BNARI-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-and-BNARI-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-and-BNARI-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-and-BNARI-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-BBEST-Project-and-BNARI-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6770cf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6770cf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-and-bnari-backstop-bsf-larvae-producers\/\">The IITA BBEST Project and BNARI backstop BSF larvae producers<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dff4bca-d85a310 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dff4bca\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dff4bca\">As part of its initiative to improve farmers\u2019 knowledge of the Black Soldier fly-rearing techniques, the BBEST project and BNARI visited the BSF decentralized units in Ghana and engaged <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b3ef1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0b3ef1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-and-inran-showcase-the-bsf-technology-at-cnra\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"12f65ae\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-12f65ae-97ebabe\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"12f65ae\" id=\"34742\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-AND-INRAN-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-AND-INRAN-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-AND-INRAN-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-AND-INRAN-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-AND-INRAN-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9bee7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9bee7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-and-inran-showcase-the-bsf-technology-at-cnra\/\">IITA BBEST AND INRAN Showcase the BSF technology at CNRA<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-0fc893e-b35473d e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0fc893e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0fc893e\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6268f8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6268f8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-showcases-agricultural-innovations-during-h-e-rigmor-elianne-kotis-visit\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"560ba17\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-560ba17-a610109\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"560ba17\" id=\"34748\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-showcases-agricultural-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-showcases-agricultural-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-showcases-agricultural-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-showcases-agricultural-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-showcases-agricultural-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-037f393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"037f393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-showcases-agricultural-innovations-during-h-e-rigmor-elianne-kotis-visit\/\">IITA BBEST showcases agricultural innovations during H.E Rigmor Elianne Koti\u2019s visit<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-03aaa4e-59701c5 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"03aaa4e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"03aaa4e\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f886fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f886fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfaa0e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfaa0e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/ghana-norad-visits-the-iita-bbest-project\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cff4355\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-cff4355-3799cb3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cff4355\" id=\"34756\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Norad-visits-the-IITA-BBEST-Project.-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Norad-visits-the-IITA-BBEST-Project.-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Norad-visits-the-IITA-BBEST-Project.-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Norad-visits-the-IITA-BBEST-Project.-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Norad-visits-the-IITA-BBEST-Project.-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4970243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4970243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/ghana-norad-visits-the-iita-bbest-project\/\">Ghana: Norad visits the IITA BBEST Project<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-4e4f5e6-86da4e0 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4e4f5e6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4e4f5e6\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e067b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61e067b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/empowering-young-entrepreneurs-through-a-black-soldier-fly-technology-workshop\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5e69fae\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-5e69fae-e4932ce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5e69fae\" id=\"34757\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Empowering-Young-Entrepreneurs-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Empowering-Young-Entrepreneurs-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Empowering-Young-Entrepreneurs-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Empowering-Young-Entrepreneurs-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Empowering-Young-Entrepreneurs-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5f6324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5f6324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/empowering-young-entrepreneurs-through-a-black-soldier-fly-technology-workshop\/\">Empowering Young Entrepreneurs through a Black Soldier Fly Technology Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-d869e5c-ad6485e e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d869e5c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d869e5c\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cabe7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19cabe7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/showcasing-bbest-project-activities-in-mali-a-platform-for-technological-advancement\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9b64117\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-9b64117-5f6e0d1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9b64117\" id=\"34758\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Showcasing-BBEST-Project-Activities-in-Mali-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Showcasing-BBEST-Project-Activities-in-Mali-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Showcasing-BBEST-Project-Activities-in-Mali-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Showcasing-BBEST-Project-Activities-in-Mali-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Showcasing-BBEST-Project-Activities-in-Mali-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc6bf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fc6bf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/showcasing-bbest-project-activities-in-mali-a-platform-for-technological-advancement\/\">Showcasing BBEST Project Activities in Mali: A Platform for Technological Advancement<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-74c811f-d0486a4 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"74c811f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"74c811f\">The overarching goal of the BBEST project\u2019s involvement was to facilitate the adoption of novel technologies by creating connections among various stakeholders. Specifically, the<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd978eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd978eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d765f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21d765f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/enlightening-workshop-on-regulating-standards-for-bsf-products-fostering-sustainable-practices\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"42ca35a\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-42ca35a-9dd617e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"42ca35a\" id=\"34759\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Enlightening-Workshop-on-Regulating-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Enlightening-Workshop-on-Regulating-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Enlightening-Workshop-on-Regulating-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Enlightening-Workshop-on-Regulating-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Enlightening-Workshop-on-Regulating-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f07755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f07755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/enlightening-workshop-on-regulating-standards-for-bsf-products-fostering-sustainable-practices\/\">Enlightening Workshop on Regulating Standards for BSF Products: Fostering Sustainable...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-83ab500-cb2cd37 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"83ab500\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"83ab500\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae307b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae307b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-training-and-awareness-creation-on-workshop-on-sustainable-feed-production\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"419ea84\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-419ea84-df0a376\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"419ea84\" id=\"34760\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Training-and-Awareness-Creation-on-Workshop-1.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Training-and-Awareness-Creation-on-Workshop-1.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Training-and-Awareness-Creation-on-Workshop-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Training-and-Awareness-Creation-on-Workshop-1-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Training-and-Awareness-Creation-on-Workshop-1-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0027470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0027470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/drc-training-and-awareness-creation-on-workshop-on-sustainable-feed-production\/\">DRC: Training and Awareness Creation on Workshop on Sustainable Feed Production...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-9dd64fd-3dd2809 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9dd64fd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9dd64fd\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f64f11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f64f11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/niger-the-iita-bbest-project-and-inran-empowered-youth-women-and-entrepreneurs-on-the-production-of-the-bsf-larvae-in-a-training\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"518c50f\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-518c50f-dc6e18f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"518c50f\" id=\"34761\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Niger-1-1.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Niger-1-1.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Niger-1-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Niger-1-1-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Niger-1-1-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb6bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbb6bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/niger-the-iita-bbest-project-and-inran-empowered-youth-women-and-entrepreneurs-on-the-production-of-the-bsf-larvae-in-a-training\/\">Niger: The IITA BBEST Project and INRAN empowered youth, women, and entrepreneurs...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-e31ad76-86652c8 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e31ad76\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e31ad76\">Central to the workshop\u2019s mission was the enhancement of participants\u2019 capabilities to leverage the Black Soldier Fly as a powerful tool for organic waste recycling. Notably, the training<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faead7e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"faead7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded5b20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ded5b20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-beneficiaries-of-iita-bbest-start-production-in-decentralized-units\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dab07a8\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-dab07a8-30fc10a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dab07a8\" id=\"34766\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-beneficiaries-of-IITA-BBEST-start-production-in-Decentralized-Units-222.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-beneficiaries-of-IITA-BBEST-start-production-in-Decentralized-Units-222.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-beneficiaries-of-IITA-BBEST-start-production-in-Decentralized-Units-222-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-beneficiaries-of-IITA-BBEST-start-production-in-Decentralized-Units-222-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-beneficiaries-of-IITA-BBEST-start-production-in-Decentralized-Units-222-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea646d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea646d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-beneficiaries-of-iita-bbest-start-production-in-decentralized-units\/\">The beneficiaries of IITA BBEST start production in Decentralized Units<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-dde964e-cd08521 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dde964e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dde964e\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa4292 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fa4292\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-and-bnari-boost-farmers-capacity-on-environment-friendly-alternative-feed-technology\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"8e238b8\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-8e238b8-ba46a65\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8e238b8\" id=\"34767\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-AND-BNARI-Boost-Farmers-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-AND-BNARI-Boost-Farmers-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-AND-BNARI-Boost-Farmers-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-AND-BNARI-Boost-Farmers-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-AND-BNARI-Boost-Farmers-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe9cbcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe9cbcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-and-bnari-boost-farmers-capacity-on-environment-friendly-alternative-feed-technology\/\">IITA AND BNARI Boost Farmers\u2019 Capacity on Environment-Friendly Alternative Feed...<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-acbc8df-14035ad e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"acbc8df\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"acbc8df\">Through this strategic collaboration, these two institutes showcased their shared commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The training aimed to empower farmers with practical <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12da3b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12da3b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-introduces-the-bsf-technology-to-farmers-in-accra\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6775372\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-6775372-94bc077\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6775372\" id=\"34769\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-introduces-the-BSF-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-introduces-the-BSF-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-introduces-the-BSF-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-introduces-the-BSF-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-introduces-the-BSF-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a736aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a736aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-introduces-the-bsf-technology-to-farmers-in-accra\/\">IITA BBEST introduces the BSF technology to farmers in Accra<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-fd234ae-568bc49 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"fd234ae\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fd234ae\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d06c6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d06c6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06086b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c06086b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-supports-selected-farmers-to-build-decentralized-units\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"a1810be\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-a1810be-cf92617\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a1810be\" id=\"34799\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-Supports-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-Supports-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-Supports-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-Supports-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-Supports-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406331a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"406331a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-supports-selected-farmers-to-build-decentralized-units\/\">IITA BBEST Supports Selected Farmers to Build Decentralized Units<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-293cb68-a3e69e4 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"293cb68\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"293cb68\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfddb8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bfddb8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-held-its-annual-review-meeting-in-drc\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cfc6eb9\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-cfc6eb9-13ce518\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cfc6eb9\" id=\"34809\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-its-annual-2.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-its-annual-2.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-its-annual-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-its-annual-2-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-held-its-annual-2-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9818dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9818dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-held-its-annual-review-meeting-in-drc\/\">IITA BBEST held its annual review meeting in DRC\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-1b5fab8-1518db0 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1b5fab8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1b5fab8\">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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5129f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5129f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-is-officially-launched-in-drc\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"794af9a\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-794af9a-9d32c33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"794af9a\" id=\"34816\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-officially-launched-the-BBEST-Project-in-DRC.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-officially-launched-the-BBEST-Project-in-DRC.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-officially-launched-the-BBEST-Project-in-DRC-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-officially-launched-the-BBEST-Project-in-DRC-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-IITA-officially-launched-the-BBEST-Project-in-DRC-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f16422d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f16422d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/the-iita-bbest-project-is-officially-launched-in-drc\/\">The IITA officially launched the BBEST Project in DRC<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-aad54a0-24ff1f3 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"aad54a0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"aad54a0\">Dr. Abdoulaye Tahirou, delivered a comprehensive presentation, highlighting the underpinnings of the BBEST project. He eloquently outlined the project\u2019s rationale, objectives, and diverse array of work <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6203b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e6203b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517c0b9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"517c0b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-cuts-sod-to-start-the-construction-of-itsfacilities-at-kofisah-in-nsawam\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9deb648\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-9deb648-551fdd7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9deb648\" id=\"34824\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-cuts-sod-222.png\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-cuts-sod-222.png 820w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-cuts-sod-222-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-cuts-sod-222-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IITA-BBEST-cuts-sod-222-18x9.png 18w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-794ed6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"794ed6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-cuts-sod-to-start-the-construction-of-itsfacilities-at-kofisah-in-nsawam\/\">IITA BBEST cuts sod to start the construction of itsfacilities at Kofisah in Nsawam<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-9bd24fd-99f1397 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9bd24fd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9bd24fd\">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 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982af99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"982af99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-partakes-in-the-38th-edition-of-the-national-farmers-day-celebration\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"dffaf90\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-dffaf90-e5139b3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dffaf90\" id=\"34825\" 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href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-partakes-in-the-38th-edition-of-the-national-farmers-day-celebration\/\">IITA BBEST partakes in the 38th edition of the National Farmer's Day celebration<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-d849dfc-21f62dc e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d849dfc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d849dfc\">The 38th National Farmers Day celebration and agricultural fair was held at the Golden Jubilee Park, Koforidua in the eastern region under the theme:&nbsp;<em>\u201caccelerating agricultural development <\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab503f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ab503f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.iita.org\/iita-bbest-participates-in-the-in-peasant-week-in-niger\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-image-link-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5511067\"\n\t><img loading=\"lazy\" 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