--- title: Fera Science Blog | Insect Bioconversion description: Insect Bioconversion | Delivering world-class science for our partners, for the future. Read more about our news, resources, and announcements. --- [![About Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Erics_mm.jpg?width=691&name=Erics_mm.jpg "About Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/about-us/stimulating-innovation-in-the-agri-food-sector) ### Stimulating Innovation in the Agri-food Sector Watch the latest videos of science innovation at work - locally. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/about-us/stimulating-innovation-in-the-agri-food-sector) [![Our Science Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/our_science.png?width=2208&name=our_science.png "Our Science Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/our-science/enigma-research-model) ### Enigma - Collaborative Research Model Solving Agri-food challenges, Enigma is Fera’s strategic R&D model established to support continued research, innovation and knowledge transfer [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/our-science/enigma-research-model) [![Chemical Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Chemical.jpg?width=400&name=Chemical.jpg "Chemical Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/making-mesocosm-studies-fit-for-the-future/) ### Making mesocosm studies fit for the future of pesticide testing Regulations for testing the impacts of pesticides, insecticides and other chemical compounds on the environment are becoming increasingly stringent. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/making-mesocosm-studies-fit-for-the-future/) [![Crop Health Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/crop-health.jpg?width=400&name=crop-health.jpg "Crop Health Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/crop-health/sample-shipping-information) ### Plant Sample Submission Form Submit your plant/crop sample - please read these guidelines. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/crop-health/sample-shipping-information) [![Crop Health Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/Food.jpeg?width=400&name=Food.jpeg "Crop Health Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/brexit-will-make-determining-pesticide-levels-in-foods-even-more-important/) ### Brexit will make determining pesticide levels in foods even more important World population has increased from one billion in 1800 to 7.7 billion today. During this period, the use of pesticides has played a critical role to protect crops from insects, weeds, diseases and moulds, ensuring that food supply keeps up with the increasing demand. [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/news/brexit-will-make-determining-pesticide-levels-in-foods-even-more-important/) [![Environmental Featured](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FeraScience_April2022/images/environmental.png?width=508&name=environmental.png "Environmental Featured")](https://www.fera.co.uk/land360-land-management) ### LAND360 A science-based approach to systems level landscape management of natural capital [Read more](https://www.fera.co.uk/land360-land-management) - [Home](https://www.fera.co.uk/) - **Fera Science Blog** # Fera Science Blog ![news](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/news.jpg) Filter Fera regularly share news and insight around a range of subjects across the agri-food chain. ## [The Global Food Waste Problem: What is the Solution?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) 16 May 2024 [![The Global Food Waste Problem: What is the Solution?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_407910928.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) Each year around 30% [1]of food produced across the globe is eliminated from the food supply chain... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-global-food-waste-problem) ## [The Potential of Insect Bioconversion to Valorise Food Waste and Drive Circularity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) 23 November 2023 [![The Potential of Insect Bioconversion to Valorise Food Waste and Drive Circularity](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1431477179%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) Fera Science Ltd webinar suggests multi-sector collaboration is needed to develop an evidence base... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/potential-of-insect-bioconversion-to-valorise-food-waste-and-drive-circularity) ## [UK and UAE governments agree insect innovation collaboration to address the global issues of sustainable farming and food and agricultural waste management](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/uk-and-uae-governments-agree-insect-innovation-collaboration) 8 November 2023 [![UK and UAE governments agree insect innovation collaboration to address the global issues of sustainable farming and food and agricultural waste management](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2119455629.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/uk-and-uae-governments-agree-insect-innovation-collaboration) Fera Science Ltd (Fera), based in York, UK, has been appointed project lead for the Insect Farming... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/uk-and-uae-governments-agree-insect-innovation-collaboration) ## [New research commissioned by the FSA into the safety of rearing insects on non-permitted waste streams](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/fera-science-new-fsa-research-project-update1) 18 October 2023 [![New research commissioned by the FSA into the safety of rearing insects on non-permitted waste streams](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1925546615%20(2).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/fera-science-new-fsa-research-project-update1) Fera Science Ltd conducting the research for the FSA reports that Nando’s, Morrisons, Cranswick and... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/fera-science-new-fsa-research-project-update1) ## [Harnessing the Potential of Insect Bioconversion for Farming and Horticulture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) 18 February 2025 [![Harnessing the Potential of Insect Bioconversion for Farming and Horticulture](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1586704567.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) Harnessing the potential of insect bioconversion for farming and horticultureThe UK’s National... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/harnessing-the-potential-insect-bioconversion-for-farming-and-horticulture) ## [Can Insect Bioconversion Provide A Sustainable Supply of Protein For Cats, Dogs And Exotic Pets?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/can-insect-bioconversion-provide-a-sustainable-supply-of-protein-for-pets) 13 July 2023 [![Can Insect Bioconversion Provide A Sustainable Supply of Protein For Cats, Dogs And Exotic Pets?](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1554973271%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/can-insect-bioconversion-provide-a-sustainable-supply-of-protein-for-pets) Increasingly, consumers are becoming ever more interested in the source of protein used in their... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/can-insect-bioconversion-provide-a-sustainable-supply-of-protein-for-pets) ## [Scientific Collaboration Announced Between Yorkshire Water And Fera Science Ltd To Explore Insect Bioconversion Innovation In Waste Water Management](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/scientific-collaboration-announced-between-yorkshire-water-and-fera-science) 29 June 2023 [![Scientific Collaboration Announced Between Yorkshire Water And Fera Science Ltd To Explore Insect Bioconversion Innovation In Waste Water Management](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_2098948588.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/scientific-collaboration-announced-between-yorkshire-water-and-fera-science) Yorkshire Water and Fera Science Ltd are collaborating in early-stage research to explore and test... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/scientific-collaboration-announced-between-yorkshire-water-and-fera-science) ## [Insect Bioconversion: Frass, Soil Health and Plant Resilience](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insect-bioconversion-frass-soil-health-and-plant-resilience) 25 May 2023 [![Insect Bioconversion: Frass, Soil Health and Plant Resilience](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_1762297238.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insect-bioconversion-frass-soil-health-and-plant-resilience) Research to investigate plant protection and fertiliser qualities of residue left after insect... [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/insect-bioconversion-frass-soil-health-and-plant-resilience) ## [The Journey to Net Zero for the Food & Drink Sector](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-journey-to-net-zero-for-the-food-drink-sector) 9 May 2023 [![The Journey to Net Zero for the Food & Drink Sector](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/shutterstock_512043166.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-journey-to-net-zero-for-the-food-drink-sector) The Journey to Net Zero for the Food & Drink SectorWaste Management, Insects and Sustainability [Read More](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/the-journey-to-net-zero-for-the-food-drink-sector) ## [Fera Science’s Insect Research Laboratory wins Food Standards Agency Research Project on Substrates for Rearing Insects](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/fera-science-wins-food-standards-agency-research-project) 12 April 2023 [![Fera Science’s Insect Research Laboratory wins Food Standards Agency Research Project on Substrates for Rearing Insects](https://blog.fera.co.uk/hubfs/Jv20870_203-3.jpg) ](https://blog.fera.co.uk/fera-science-blog/fera-science-wins-food-standards-agency-research-project) Fera Science Ltd working with Better Origin, Entec Nutrition and the University of Surrey has been... 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