This project will empower 10-15 youth in Kwamoso, Ghana, to pioneer a sustainable edible insect farming model focused on Palm Weevil larvae. Over six months, participants will be trained to rear, process, and market Palm Weevil larvae for use as high-protein animal feed and organic compost. The initiative promotes youth employment, food security, and smart agriculture through an innovative community-based demonstration farm.
Ghana faces persistent youth unemployment, food insecurity, and environmental degradation. Many young people in rural communities lack access to sustainable livelihoods. At the same time, poultry and fish farmers struggle to find affordable, high-protein animal feed alternatives. Agricultural waste is often discarded, contributing to pollution and missed opportunities for soil enrichment.
We will train selected youth to manage a Palm Weevil larvae demonstration farm. Participants will learn insect rearing, harvesting, processing, and entrepreneurship. The larvae will be processed into animal feed for local poultry and fish farms, while frass (insect waste) will be sold as organic compost. The project offers a low-cost, sustainable income source and promotes a circular economy by converting agricultural waste into valuable products.
This pilot will serve as a scalable model for other rural and peri-urban communities in Ghana and West Africa. Youth will gain agri-tech skills and business experience. The project will contribute to climate-smart agriculture, reduce organic waste, and improve food systems. With community buy-in and strategic partnerships, Kwamoso could become a hub for sustainable insect farming innovation.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
