1p2: Investigating housefly biology to foster circular economy

Abstract

Commercial livestock (cattle, pigs, and poultry) consume 1466 million tons of feed protein annually, of which 53% is imported in the EU. In the Netherlands, 69 million tons of manure are produced, which need to be managed. This is an impelling, and often costly, task for farmers. Additionally, nutrients from this manure can leach into the soil and negatively affect its quality.