CONFARMED: Multidisciplinary approach to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda

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CONFARMED: Multidisciplinary approach to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda

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A DFG-supported multidisciplinary collaboration launched in 2023 to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda. Reported budget: EUR 43,518.60.

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Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Cascading use of agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic wastes (green-COW)

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Cascading use of agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic wastes (green-COW)

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A DFG-supported collaboration launched in 2023 to develop cascading uses for agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic waste. Reported budget: EUR 62,918.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Introducing Black Soldier Fly Farming for Waste Recycling, Biofertilizer Production, Animal Feed and Household Income in Arua City

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Introducing Black Soldier Fly Farming for Waste Recycling, Biofertilizer Production, Animal Feed and Household Income in Arua City

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A 2023 Muni University RIF-funded project (UGX 75 million; 12 months) introducing black soldier fly farming for waste recycling, feed, biofertilizer and household income.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Commercialising Black Soldier Fly farming for livestock feed and organic waste recycling into biofertilizer in Tororo

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Commercialising Black Soldier Fly farming for livestock feed and organic waste recycling into biofertilizer in Tororo

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A 2023 Busitema University TBIIC-funded project (UGX 75 million; 12 months) commercialising black soldier fly farming for livestock feed and recycling organic waste into biofertilizer.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu
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