Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

ICAR Sponsored Winter School on Integrated Black Soldier Fly Technology for Sustainable Waste Utilization, Organic Compost and Aquafeed Production

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi, is organizing an ICAR Sponsored Winter School on “Integrated Black Soldier Fly Technology for Sustainable Waste Utilization, Organic Compost and Aquafeed Production” from 10 to 30 November 2026. The programme focuses on innovative Black Soldier Fly technology for waste valorization, organic compost production and sustainable aquafeed development. The key learning areas include BSF biology and mass rearing; waste management and substrate preparation; larval processing and value addition; production and utilization of organic compost (frass); formulation and evaluation of BSF-based aquafeeds; exposure to advanced laboratory facilities and research infrastructure at ICAR–CMFRI; hands-on training and practical demonstrations; and field visits to relevant BSF, waste-management, aquaculture and allied facilities.