Key Takeaways
- Manna Insect has launched Insect Farm Hub, a digital platform for learning, managing, and scaling insect farming globally.
- The platform offers educational content, farm management tools, a product marketplace, and community features.
- Users can access content via free credits earned through engagement or by purchasing memberships.
- Advanced features like profitability calculators and AI mentorship for Black Soldier Fly farming are being rolled out.
- Insect Farm Hub already has thousands of users from over 130 countries following its beta release.
Manna Insect Unveils Insect Farm Hub for Education, Management, and Global Trade
Manna Insect, a global leader in insect farming technology, has officially launched the Insect Farm Hub, a multi-functional online platform built to serve current and aspiring insect farmers. With the goal of democratizing access to knowledge, farm tools, and global markets, the platform consolidates learning, operations, and trade into one digital space.
“Insect Farm Hub is designed to democratize access to insect farming knowledge, tools, and markets,” said Ykä Marjanen, CEO of Manna Insect. “We want to help anyone, anywhere, to start and grow their insect farming businesses — regardless of location or income.”
What the Platform Offers
The Insect Farm Hub is free to join and includes a tiered credit system that allows users to earn or purchase credits to unlock premium features. Highlights include:
Education & Community
- Online courses, video tutorials, and podcasts
- Weekly podcast episodes and bi-weekly webinars
- Live monthly Q&A sessions for premium members
- Community engagement through forums and discussion channels
Farm Management Tools
- Input/output tracking
- Task and workload scheduling
- Staff contribution logging
Marketplace Access
- Buy and sell insect farming products including BSF eggs, live larvae, dried larvae, frass, mealworms, and crickets
- Trade tools, equipment, and services with early vendors already active on the platform
Gamified Learning & AI Support
The platform features a credit-based reward system, enabling users to access content by performing community tasks such as:
- Inviting new users
- Answering surveys
- Completing assignments
In a novel move, Manna Insect also introduced an AI Mentor, an intelligent assistant capable of responding to questions related to Black Soldier Fly farming and other insect production practices.
Upcoming Manna Features for Professional Users
Advanced capabilities are scheduled for release soon and include:
| Tool | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Business Case Calculator | Analyze insect farm profitability |
| Breeding Efficiency Evaluator | Assess production performance |
| Insulation Calculator | Optimize climate control costs |
| Virtual Neonate Counter | Estimate egg volume digitally |
These tools aim to support farmers with data-driven decision-making and optimized production planning.
A Global Platform Backed by Manna MIND Technology
The platform integrates with Manna Insect’s Manna MIND climatization system, which powers climate-controlled insect farming across nearly 100 farms in over 30 countries. Insect Farm Hub users can sync their production units with real-time monitoring and environmental controls via this proprietary system.
With early adopters from over 130 countries, the Insect Farm Hub is set to become the most comprehensive digital platform for insect farming, catering to entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, and commercial producers alike.
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