Walid Battal
In Ivory Coast, mechanization and waste transformation projects are booming. The transformation of food waste and its reuse as organic fertilizer is particularly favored by local farmers. Composting operations are notably facilitated by the use of black soldier fly larvae. These flies, which primarily thrive in humid regions, have larvae that are highly attracted to organic matter. Thus, they represent the ideal means to fertilize the soil while participating in waste transformation.
Moreover, livestock reproduction is also a critical issue for Ivorian producers. According to an official media source from the country, news.abidjan.net: “In 30 years, Ivory Coast may lose more than 50% of its cattle herd. Hence, there is a need to act quickly, particularly through various procedures, such as the delivery of large quantities of germ cells by the FAO.
For this purpose, the UN organization uses drones to deliver germ cells, representing a significant advancement for Ivory Coast in terms of agricultural machinery.