Genetically engineered mealworms could provide fertilizer—and food—for millions
Source: Insect ranchers pour $5 million into world’s first large-scale genetic breeding facility
“The grubs are rich in nutrients, containing up to 25 grams of protein for every 100 grams of worm, about the same as beef. And raising mealworms produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of animal production, Oonincx says. Farmers also need far less land to produce 1 kilogram of protein, compared with conventional livestock farming, he notes.”
