Bogor, West Java (ANTARA) - IPB University, through the Centre for\nTropical Animal Studies (Centras) under the International Research\nInstitute for Food, Nutrition, Health, and Halal (LRI PGKH), is\ndeveloping a maggot business model based on a plasma-core concept. This\nmodel extends beyond mere cultivation to include the processing of waste\ninto valuable products.<\/p>\n
The Head of Centras, Professor Nahrowi, explained in a statement from\nIPB University in Bogor, West Java, on Sunday, that the business model\nwas developed using the plasma-core concept within the framework of the\nSynergy 2026 programme.<\/p>\n
Partners acting as \u2018plasma\u2019 do not need to undertake the entire\ncultivation process, from hatching eggs and rearing maggots to producing\nnew eggs. \u201cThe plasma partners can focus on the enlargement of the\nmaggots, while other stages are handled by parties with their respective\nroles,\u201d said Nahrowi.<\/p>\n
According to him, the presence of off-takers is a vital component of\nthis model. With parties available to absorb the production output,\npartners are provided with market certainty.<\/p>\n
The Synergy programme is directed towards developing a maggot\nbusiness model using a circular economy approach, specifically focusing\non converting organic waste into something beneficial.<\/p>\n
As part of this programme, IPud University has conducted\nsocialisation of the maggot business model, alongside the signing of\ncooperation agreements and the provision of maggot drying machines.<\/p>\n
Nahrowi emphasised that relationships within the plasma-core model\nalso require mutual trust between all parties. The plasma partners must\ntrust the core entity, and vice versa.<\/p>\n
One development model involves five plasma partners in different\nlocations, including partners in Jakarta, Bintaro, Tenjolaya, IPB\nUniversity, and Depok. Each possesses different potential for raw\nmaterials and varying management conditions.<\/p>\n
Besides the availability of waste, the drying process remains one of\nthe primary challenges. Solar drying requires several days, whereas\nlarge-scale drying machines require high investment. Consequently, the\nprovision of drying machines is one of the technological supports\nprovided through this programme.<\/p>\n
Through this model, IPB University is encouraging the formation of a\nmaggot ecosystem that sustainably connects organic waste management,\nproduction, processing, and the market. \u201cThis model is expected to serve\nas a pilot project that can eventually be expanded more widely,\u201d said\nProfessor Nahrowi.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ipb-university-develops-plasma-core-business-model-for-maggot-cultivation-1789883808", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }