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Could Flies Change the Future of Farming?
Everyone, meet the Black Soldier Fly: they may change the world!
With very little money, time, space, or water, this one insect can entirely change how we deal with our food and waste!
In a world where food waste is an all too common, the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly gladly tackles the problem. They have the potential to help us create closed-loop food systems that are not only better for the planet but more healthy for us all!
The National from CBC brings us these stories and helps us learn more about these awesome little critters.
Why It Matters
Right now, insects might seem like a strange way to get the protein we need, but around the world, people have turned to insects as a food source for generations. Maybe all we need is a little bit of a perspective shift to start looking at all the possibilities out there when it comes to the future of food!
If flies could help feed the planet in the future, what other insights are out there waiting to be discovered! Nature has found ways to solve all kinds of problems we face every day. What answers could we find by turning to nature?
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