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Land required per gram protein by species 2018

Farmland required per gram of protein in livestock vs. insect farming as of 2018, by species (in square meter)

The data illustrates the land required per gram of protein production in livestock vs. insect farming as of 2018, by species. According to the report, farmland required for producing a gram of protein in insect farming is about 18 square meter.

Cow	254
Pig	63
Chicken	51
Insect	18

Land required per gram protein by species 2018

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