RMRDC trains more than 100 people in black soldier fly farming in Enugu
RMRDC trained over 100 participants, including women and young people, in black soldier fly farming for feed production and enterprise.
Event / data period: 2026-10-06
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) held a two-day black soldier fly farming workshop in Enugu State on 6–7 October. The council said it trained more than 100 participants, particularly women and young people.
The sessions covered black soldier fly production and breeding, processing machinery and investment opportunities. A farm demonstration in Enugu city on the second day gave participants practical experience. RMRDC described the farming method as a potential alternative protein source for livestock feed and an avenue for income generation.
Data
RMRDC black soldier fly workshop figures
Participant count and duration reported for the Enugu workshop.
- Workshop participants trained
- ≥100 people
- 2026-10-13 · Observed
- Workshop duration
- 2 days
- 2026-10-13 · Observed
Methodology
RMRDC reported more than 100 participants; the workshop dates and duration are stated in the article.
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Enugu workshop dates
The two-day workshop and practical session were held in Enugu State.
- · Occurred
Workshop began
First day of the workshop in Enugu State.
- · Occurred
Farm demonstration
The second day included a practical farm demonstration.
Methodology
The start and end dates follow the source’s stated October 6–7 workshop period.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- AgricultureSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: farming360.rmrdc.gov.ng ↗
- EducationSuggested
- Preserved editorial category/topic; broad candidate only360.rmrdc.gov.ng ↗
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- Nigeria · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: RegionalEvidence
- Explicit preserved editorial country/region; no city or national centroid inferred360.rmrdc.gov.ng ↗