“Announcing the Launch of the National Observatory on Insect Farming in France - ONEI” by Corentin D. Biteau
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We are excited to announce the launch of the ONEI, an organisation dedicated to informing decision-making about insect farming in France. The context France is a leader in insect farming, with two of the largest companies in the sector working there. The industry has grown immensely in recent years, gathering more than a billion dollars in investment worldwide, with the number of insects farmed rising yearly from 1 trillion to 10 to 30 trillion in 5 years. The sector is expected to grow even further in the future. While discussions on the topic often revolve around insects as food, farmed insects are primarily intended to be used as feed for other farmed animals like fish or chickens or as pet food. Insect farming has been presented as a potential solution to environmental challenges linked to conventional livestock farming. France is currently supporting the industry with funding and [...] ---Outline:(00:21) The context(01:35) Our role(02:28) How you can contribute--- First published: May 29th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/xeiCFAYr68tFHhqAr/announcing-the-launch-of-the-national-observatory-on-insect --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.