Insect Farming: The Future of Sustainable Protein Sources

Insect Farming: The Future of Sustainable Protein Sources Alok Kumar Srivastava1, Sujay Hurali2* and Wajid Hasan3 1Department of Zoology, DBS, P.G College Govind Nagar, Kanpur, U.P. India 2Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India. [email protected] 3Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jehanabad of Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar, India. [email protected] * Corresponding Author ABSTRACT The global demand for protein is increasing due to population growth and changing dietary preferences. Traditional livestock farming is resource-intensive and environmentally unsustainable. Insect farming has emerged as a viable alternative due to its high feed conversion efficiency, low greenhouse gas emissions, and rich nutritional profile. This explores the potential of insect farming as a sustainable protein source, examining its environmental benefits, economic viability, and consumer acceptance. The results indicate that incorporating insect-based protein into human and animal diets could significantly reduce the ecological footprint of food production. Keywords: Insect farming, sustainable protein, edible insects, food security, environmental impact