Mwaipopo Lokoo

Sustainable Poultry Farming in Tanzania through Insect-Based Feeds: A Review of the Potential of Black Soldier Fly Larvae as an Alternative Feed Resource

Charles Mpemba, Mwaipopo Lokoo, Nchimbi Peter, Dawite Sabina, Chang’a Edwin, Guni Fadhili & Masola Selemani · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Poultry farming is one of the fastest-growing livestock subsectors in Tanzania, contributing significantly to food security, nutrition, employment and rural livelihoods. However, its expansion is severely constrained by high feed costs, which account for 60–70% of total productio...