I am an undergraduate researcher in Agricultural Science at Sri Lanka Technology Campus with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, and innovative livestock nutrition. My academic and research activities mainly focus on insect based proteins, poultry feed innovation, and emerging technologies for future food systems.
I am actively engaged in scientific writing and review article development related to sustainable protein production, animal nutrition, and food security. I am particularly interested in connecting research with practical industrial applications that support environmental sustainability and global nutrition challenges.
I am open to academic collaboration, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and networking with researchers and students working in agriculture, biotechnology, animal nutrition, and sustainable protein systems.
Abstract The use of food that can be consumed by humans as animal feed has become a major problem in today’s world. In 2020, one out of every three people will fail to get enough food on a daily basis. Therefore, the carbohydrates, vitamins, and micronutrients essential for physical activity provided by grains have become unavailable in humans. Consequently, it is crucial for the global community to prioritize the development of substitutes for poultry, and other animal feeds. (BSF) The larval stage of this insect offers a remarkable source of protein, presenting a potential path to replace conventional poultry feed derived from grain resources. Research is being conducted on the use of this protein sources, and it is important to solve these problems and produce animal feed that can be obtained by the animal without shortage and at a low cost to the animal keeper. This offers an optimal remedy for countries such as Sri Lanka, which heavily rely on foreign imports for animal feed. This review emphasizes the introduction of the BSF as a means of developing an equitable resolution, not only for Sri Lanka but also for the global population of chicken and other poultry species. Keywords - Black Solider Fly Larvae (BFSL), Animal feed ingredient, Grains, Poultry, Sri Lanka.
