All the world loves a larva: the ‘amazing’ maggots at the centre of an agricultural revolution

Black soldier fly larvae are transforming food waste management in Australia, consuming twice their body weight daily while producing valuable byproducts. The larvae become high-protein meal for livestock, while their waste serves as fertilizer—creating an environmentally friendly solution to food waste that contributes up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Industry pioneers anticipate rapid growth as this innovative approach gains momentum.

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