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Name of technology example:		Type
Black Soldier Fly		☐ Energy Efficiency ☐ Renewable Energy ☑ Alternative Methodology

Description	The Black Soldier Fly (BSF), or Hermetia illucens, is a widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae, whose larvae are used in many different ways. Black soldier fly larvaes may be used in biomass waste and manure management, for house fly control and the reduction in volume. Mature larvae and prepupae may also be used to supplement animal feeds. The remainding dry mass is usable as composte and the liquid phase (leachate) is an ideal hydroponic fertilizer.
Technology for the Application of	☑ Solar ☑ Biomass ☐ Biofuel ☐ Biogas ☐ Wind ☐ Geo-Thermal ☐ Hydro ☐ Energy Efficiency ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps	☐ Mechanization ☐ Efficiency of Operation ☑ Processing ☐ Transportation ☐ Controlled Atmosphere ☐ Controlled Temperature ☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities	☐ Grinding ☐ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting ☐ Seedbed Preparation ☐ Milling ☐ Tearing ☐ Planting ☐ Washing ☐ Mixing ☐ Pumping ☐ Heating ☐ Drying ☐ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding ☑ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare ☑ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding ☐ Cutting ☐ Sanitation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups	☑ Cereals ☐ Fruits and vegetables ☐ Nuts and berries ☑ Forage ☐ Dairy products ☐ Meat products ☑ Oil Seeds ☑ Roots and Tubers ☑ Eggs ☑ Pulses ☑ Fiber Crops ☑ Forestry ☑ Sugars ☑ Stimulants ☑ Spices ☐ Other: /
Region & Country of Development	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☐ Europe & Central Asia ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America - United States of America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Current Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Potential Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Manufacturers	Well designed study for decentral composting and breeding BSF station: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Farm-432-Insect-Breeding/9885729 and a breeding station which can be purchased at present: http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/purchase-the-bsf-bio-composter/ and http://www.compostmania.com/BioPod-Plus-Auto-Harvesting-Grub-Composter?sc=14&category=99. It is possible to build the own BSF breeding device from locally available materials.
Economics	In the means of avoiding carbondioxide production when producing protein-rich nutrients, BSF is a very economic source. It produces protein, compost and fertilizer. It can be fed to fish or chicken or could be eaten by humans directly. Very little equipment is required to produce the larvae. In colder climates additional heating is required in the BSF breeding station. The optimal temperature for the larvae in the compost bin, for the adult BSF and for hatching the eggs is between 30°C and 35°C.
Technology Development Level	First Implementation: Small scale serial produced breeding stations are available in the market;
Required Maintenance Technical Level	Basic: Breeding technology can be maintained through its life cycle with common tools and a universally understood maintenance manual.
Required Infrastructure for Deployment	Low: Technology can be operated with less common tools, low development level supporting technologies and moderately trained personnel; In colder climates heating is required.
Required Resources during manufacture	Timber, metal sheets, plastics, films or nets, low level handcraft shops sufficient;
Required Resources during operation	Compostable bio-mass of any kind;
Deployment Level	Prototype Testing: Breeding of BSF takes place in some countries, but on very low deployment level only; So far, no commercial operation is known;
Deployment Capability and Potential	The technology can be widely deployed, limited only by education. Can be applied almost everywhere;
Requirements for Deployment	Know-how transfer about benefits and breeding technologies; Development and testing of small scale business models;
Relevance for Autonomy and Food Security	Very high;
Environment Impacts (emissions)	None;
Conformity with Bio- Cybernetic System Rules	Is fully in compliance with Bio-Cybernetic System Rules;
Additional information / Comments	No comments.
Internal Reference
Additional Links	http://www.blacksoldierflyfarming.com/ Prof. Radu Popa and Dr. Terry Green http://www.dipterra.com/ http://www.behance.net/gallery/Farm-432-Insect-Breeding/9885729 http://gardenpool.org/beneficial-insects/black-soldier-fly-composter-automatic-chicken-feeder Report Mike Williams http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/waste_mgt/smithfield_projects/phase2report05/cd,web%20files/A2.pdf http://www.esrint.com/pages/bioconversion.html