Investigating the potential for insect frass as a fertilizer for strawberry production

Citation

Vankoughnett, M. and Smith, E. 2019 Final Report. Nova Scotia Business Inc: Productivity and Innovation Voucher. Orchestra Farm Entoculture Inc. Investigating the potential for insect frass as a fertilizer for strawberry production.

Plain language summary

Insect frass (manure) is a waste product produced as part of the farming process. Preliminary evidence supports the beneficial use of frass as an organic fertilizer, with the potential ability to enhance crop drought tolerance. Thus, there is a commercialization opportunity to offer an organic fertilizer, with the added ability to enhance crop drought tolerance, a common problem faced by many small and large-scale producers.

Publication date

2019-03-31

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