Farmers’ perceptions of commercial insect-based feed for sustainable livestock production in Kenya
2021
Okello, Afrika Onguko | Nzuma, Jonathan Makau | Otieno, David Jakinda | Kidoido, Michael | Tanga, Chrysantus Mbi | Aerni, Philipp
This study evaluated farmer’s perceptions of commercial insect-based feed (IBF) products and assessed factors that would influence adoption. Findings show that over 90% of the farmers were willing to use IBF. The principal component analysis (PCA) identified feed performance; social acceptability of the use of insects in feed formulation; feed versatility and marketability of livestock products reared on IB as key attributes that would inform farmers’ purchase decisions. Public partnerships with resource-endowed farmers and farmer groups are recommended to improve knowledge sharing on IBF.
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