# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-20T14:20:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T14:20:11+00:00
- 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.

Methodology: RMRDC reported more than 100 participants; the workshop dates and duration are stated in the article.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop participants trained | 100 | people | 2026-10-13 | observed | lower-bound |
| Workshop duration | 2 | days | 2026-10-13 | observed |  |

Sources: <https://360.rmrdc.gov.ng/rmrdc-trains-women-youths-on-black-soldier-fly-farming-in-enugu/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/rmrdc-black-soldier-fly-training-enugu-2026/data/rmrdc-bsf-workshop-metrics?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/rmrdc-black-soldier-fly-training-enugu-2026/data/rmrdc-bsf-workshop-metrics?lang=en&format=csv)

### Enugu workshop dates

The two-day workshop and practical session were held in Enugu State.

Methodology: The start and end dates follow the source’s stated October 6–7 workshop period.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Workshop began | First day of the workshop in Enugu State. | occurred |
| 2026-10-07 | Farm demonstration | The second day included a practical farm demonstration. | occurred |

Sources: <https://360.rmrdc.gov.ng/rmrdc-trains-women-youths-on-black-soldier-fly-farming-in-enugu/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/rmrdc-black-soldier-fly-training-enugu-2026/data/rmrdc-bsf-workshop-dates?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/rmrdc-black-soldier-fly-training-enugu-2026/data/rmrdc-bsf-workshop-dates?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Raw Materials Research and Development Council via Raw Materials 360](<https://360.rmrdc.gov.ng/rmrdc-trains-women-youths-on-black-soldier-fly-farming-in-enugu/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-13)

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