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GO LIVLAB-IN

GO LIVLAB-IN: Validation of the methodology in a real environment for the use of plant waste by-products (sdrs) through insect farming to increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural farms and agro-industries

  • Type Grupo operativo
  • Status In progress
  • Execution 2024 -2027
  • Scope Supraautonómico
  • Autonomous community Castilla - La Mancha; Cataluña; Murcia, Región de
  • Main source of financing PEPAC 2023-2027
Abstract
The type of product to which the LIVLAB-IN project is applied corresponds to Chapter 23 of Annex I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Residues and waste from the food industry; prepared animal feed. These, from their generation in the primary sector to those generated in agro-industrial activities, will be used, highly valued in their main use: prepared animal feed (proteins, amino acids, fats and high added value food components for livestock, aquaculture and pet food). The results obtained by LIVLAB-IN will be quantified in % conversion (utilization), gross and net production, market value per commercial unit, average profitability per hectare and UTM and total business volume based on the residues and waste from the food industries. These results will allow an implementation strategy within the user community, creating added value through a closer relationship between research and agricultural and forestry practices, encouraging greater use of available knowledge.
Description

The technical viability of the application of insect farming for the use and valorisation of SDRs will be accredited, with a minimum gross profitability of €770/Ha for the in-farm use (circular economy) of SDRs through use in modular breeding units applicable to the SDRs of crops. The production capacity per by-product and insect species will be quantified. The technical requirements for its quantification will be determined and to achieve an average production capacity with a minimum utilization rate of 1-4 (obtaining 1 kg of insect for every 4 kg of SDRs). The aim will be to obtain 3 demonstration points in at least 3 autonomous communities where SDRs included in LIVLAB-IN are produced, studying the consumption, conversion and process of cross-combinations of SDRs and insects to find 7 profitable applications for each insect. Savings will be sought through the reuse of water contained in SDRs of at least 85% over the average water consumption per kg and through the energy contained in SDRs of at least 70% over the average energy consumption per kg, both in at least 3 conventional sources of protein production of animal origin and 2 of plant origin.

Description of activities

In the project:

  • The aim is to validate the “high value added” indicated in production and price ratios; and to determine the theoretical production capacity based on the SDRs used.
  • The aim is to provide technical and economic validation of insect farming activities using SDRs in REAL EXPERIENCE, establishing practical demonstration points for professionals. 3-4 demonstration points for insect breeding with SDRs in rural environments.
  • More than 90% of the water in the SDRs will be reused and electricity consumption will be reduced by >50% compared to conventional protein production.
  • The valuation will be sought to increase to at least €100-150/ton.
  • The partial ratios will be sought to obtain the total annual reductions of CO2 + CH4 + N2O gases of 17,098.67 Tm. The reduction of NH3 of 10,833 Tm per year and the low environmental impact of insecticultural activity will be quantitatively demonstrated.
  • The bioeconomic impact, job creation and sustainability related to the measures included in the project will be quantified and training actions for end users will be carried out.
  • The results will be disclosed.
Objectives

To validate in a real environment the valorization of by-products, waste and residues from agriculture and agroindustry through insect farming, designing an effective and sustainable methodology. The aim will be to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of insect farming as a means of utilizing and highly valorizing SDRs, and to carry out experiments in production plants for breeding insects from SDRs, where thanks to the utilization, savings will be made in resource consumption.

Results
  1. Technical-economic feasibility.
  2. Demonstration experiences in at least 3 PLANTS for the production and use of SDRs.
  3. Demonstration of reduction in resource consumption.
  4. Characterization and application of by-products and residues of insect activity with SDRs.
  5. Demonstration of reduction of GHG emissions.
  6. Demonstration of bioeconomic impact, jobs and sustainability.
  7. Project management.
Contact information
  • Coordinator name: FUNDACIÓ EURECAT
  • Postal address: AV. UNIVERSITAT AUTÓNOMA, 23, CERDANYOLA DEL VALLÉS, CP 8290, BARCELONA, CATALONIA
  • Coordinator email: jeremias.gluz@eurecat.org
  • Telephone: 935944700
Coordinators
  • FUNDACIÓ EURECAT
Collaborators
  • ASOCIACIÓN AGRARIA DE JÓVENES AGRICULTORES (ASAJA)
  • INICIATIVAS SOSTENIBLES NATURALES SL.
  • INVESTIGACIÓN Y DESARROLLO DE ENSAYOS AGROALIMENTARIOS, SL (IDEAGRO)
  • PROTEINSECTA, S.L.
  • ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA PARA EL DESARROLLO Y LA TRANSFERENCIA TECNOLÓGICA EN LA AGRICULTURA Y LA GANADERÍA (ASETAGA)
Beneficiaries
  • FUNDACIÓ EURECAT

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