# Organic waste can be converted into protein-rich fish feed: ICAR official

> An ICAR official said biodegradable municipal waste in India could be processed into protein-rich Black Soldier Fly larvae for aquaculture feed. The technology could provide an alternative to fishmeal while addressing rising feed costs and waste-disposal challenges.

- Date: 2026-11-10 · published 2026-11-10T15:06:36.350Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/91881-organic-waste-can-be-converted-into-protein-rich-fish-feed-icar-official
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

If adopted at scale, insect protein could diversify aquaculture feed supply and reduce demand for conventional fishmeal, easing pressure on prices. The article describes potential rather than a current commercial supply shift.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/organic-waste-can-be-converted-into-protein-rich-fish-feed-icar-official/article71685732.ece

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