13/01/21

Maggots new protein craze in Uganda

Dr Emma Naluyima at her farm Copyright: Joseph Elunya

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<p><strong>Episode 24</strong></p>
<p>It might be an idea that makes you squirm, but small-scale farmers in Uganda are getting excited about maggots. Researchers say new studies have shown the larvae of the black soldier fly, which can be found across Sub-Saharan Africa, are a protein-packed feast for chickens, pigs and fish.</p>
<p>This week, <em>Africa Science Focus</em> reporter Joseph Elunya meets farmers who are embracing the bug revolution.</p>
<p>Is there something you want to know about science in Africa? Send us your questions from anywhere in the world and we’ll find an expert to answer them — text or voice message WhatsApp +254799042513<strong>. </strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Africa Science Focus</em></strong><strong>, with Selly Amutabi. </strong></p>
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Episode 24

It might be an idea that makes you squirm, but small-scale farmers in Uganda are getting excited about maggots. Researchers say new studies have shown the larvae of the black soldier fly, which can be found across Sub-Saharan Africa, are a protein-packed feast for chickens, pigs and fish.

This week, Africa Science Focus reporter Joseph Elunya meets farmers who are embracing the bug revolution.

Is there something you want to know about science in Africa? Send us your questions from anywhere in the world and we’ll find an expert to answer them — text or voice message WhatsApp +254799042513.

Africa Science Focus, with Selly Amutabi.

This programme was funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the European Development Journalism Grants programme, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.