Insect Agriculture; Sakondry
Submitted by Kago Morobane on Fri, 15/10/2021 - 15:35
Donors/Funders:
Various external donors
Implementers:
Dr Cortni Borgerson, Montclaire State University
Countries:
Objectives:
An increase in diet diversity and food security at a household level, evaluated to inform longer-term recovery.
SEED Madagascar has performed a rapid pilot of insect farming at a household level. Selected for their short time to harvest and low maintenance, yields will provide short-term relief to food insecurity and potential for longer-term recovery through alternative livelihoods. Insect farming builds on Borgerson et al.’s pilot community rearing program in northeastern Madagascar.
PAs:
Sainte Luce Reserve
HQ of the Initiative:
London, UK
Timeframe:
2021
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:
Yes
Elaborate on likelihood to extend:
SEED's intention is to expand the insect farming in the southeast region of Anosy.
Budget:
7733.72
Currency:
EUR
Thematic Focus:
Agriculture
1st Contact Name:
Lisa Bass
1st Contact Email:
2nd Contact Name:
Melissa Hornby
2nd Contact Email:
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