In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, David Tavernor, a forward-thinking agripreneur, talks about his path from running a family dairy farm to launching Fly2Feed, a black soldier fly production company. David opens up about the intricacies of insect farming, the obstacles he encountered, and his aspirations for transforming sustainable protein production in agriculture. Join us to hear how incorporating insect farming into traditional farm operations might just be the key to the future of sustainable agriculture. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform!
This episode was sponsored by Bankbarn, check out their website to know more!
Meet the guest:
David Tavernor, founder of Fly2Feed, grew up on a dairy farm and pursued agri-business management at Newcastle University. After a career in food retail, he launched his black soldier fly production business on his family farm. Awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship in 2024, David traveled across four continents to study the potential of insect farming. He now runs a consulting business, sharing his expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs.
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