Imagine a machine that turns farm waste into high-quality animal feed. It uses Black Soldier Fly larvae as tiny recycling factories that eat organic scraps and grow into protein-rich snacks for pigs and chickens. This lets farmers grow their own feed right on the farm instead of buying expensive imports.
Farmers are overly dependent on expensive, imported protein sources like soy and fishmeal, which are environmentally damaging and volatile in price.
An automated turnkey insect rearing farm featuring climate control, automated feeding/harvesting, and a specialized young larvae transportation system.
If you are a livestock farmer dealing with high costs of imported soy and fishmeal — this project developed an automated BSF rearing system that allows you to produce protein at €800/t compared to €1,350/t for fishmeal.
If you are a waste processor dealing with costly organic byproduct disposal — this project developed a decentralized rearing model that transforms these sidestreams into high-value protein and organic fertilizer.
If you are an equipment provider dealing with the need for sustainable farm upgrades — this project developed automated climate control, feeding, and harvesting systems for insect farming.
Based on available project data, a farmer can produce BSF larvae at €800 per tonne, whereas fishmeal costs approximately €1,350 per tonne.
The system is designed to enable a livestock farmer to produce up to 1,000 tonnes of BSF larvae per year.
Based on available project data, the company promotes a decentralized model of regional farming clusters, though specific licensing terms are not detailed.
The system integrates into existing agricultural systems by using organic sidestreams as feedstock and providing automated climate and harvesting tools to reduce labor.
Beyond protein and fats for feed, the system produces frass, which is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that provides additional value.
The project is led by a single German SME (FarmInsect GmbH), representing a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive, avoiding the typical academic delays of larger consortia and focusing directly on market-ready automation and business model validation.
Contact FARMINSECT GMBH in Germany for turnkey installation details.
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