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@ Albert Cardona
2025-02-12 08:49:23
Surprise, surprise: nature does it better: on fertilizer.
Black soldier fly larvae "can consume nearly any kind of organic waste, from food scraps to agricultural byproducts. ... with the larvae consuming up to four times their own body weight* in organic matter everyday. This happens in a fraction of the time required for traditional composting, which can take up to 10 months [usually 4-6 months**]. The larvae's efficiency allows for a rapid turnover of organic material into nutrient-rich excrement – or frass."
"Unlike chemical fertilisers, which often deplete soil over time, frass promotes biodiversity within the soil by introducing a diverse microbial community. This boosts soil resilience, natural plant defence, improves its ability to retain water, and reduces the need for costly synthetic inputs."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250130-the-little-bug-with-a-big-appetite-turning-organic-waste-into-sustainable-fertiliser
* The original text says "waste", but they meant weight.
** Plus that text has a broken link to https://www.undp.org/india/stories/hail-black-soldier-fly-turning-waste-animal-feed where the 4-6 month figure for traditional compost is mentioned.
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