The role of maggot in the
development of agriculture cannot be over emphasized. Below are most of the
contributions of maggot to the development of agriculture as reported by
Songhai centre (Nzamujo, 1999).
i)
Maggot provides a
source of nutrient fish, poultry and other livestock.
ii)
It provides
fertilizer for crop production. Maggot serves as a source of nutrient to plants
for growth and efficient production.
iii)
It encourages the
fertility of soil for greater productivity
iv)
It helps in the
protection of the environment as waste are
Concentrated and decomposed. Waste from poultry, swine
etc. are collected, processed, treated and
consigned in such a way that
It
will be harmless to the environment.
v)
The technology
for maggot production is simple and cost effective for farmers. This offers farmers the
opportunity to effectively engage
in production as the technology for
maggot production is cheap and affordable.
vi) It encourages greater output with little or input.
vii)
Maggot and its
bio-products serve as an income to the farmer.
It is worthy of note that maggot play a
productive and economic role in the development of not only agriculture, but in
other related sectors which brings about growth and stability in the economy.