Manna Insect

Manna insect business calculator

With our BSF business calculator you can quickly validate your plans regarding commercial insect farming! These numbers give you an idea about how much you can save money or make it with BSF farming.

Please note that before reaching the maximum capacity, trial runs are needed to find the best recipe for substrate.

Organic waste: maximum capacity 12 tn / month / with small farming unit (3x6m)

Labor: loading and unloading Manna Insect Farming unit with stackable trays requires on average 2-3 hours / ton workload with usable tools and equipment.

Power consumption: average power consumption is 700 – 900W average in warm climates (+15 to +30)

Amount of BSF eggs: roughly 40-60g/tn. Standard: 50g/tn

Price of eggs is calculated based on Manna breeding container. Standard: 0.50 $/g

Dried larvae is typically 1/3 of it’s original weight

OUTPUT ratio between larvae and fertilizer is HIGHLY dependent on the quality and moisture of the substrate but it can typically be around 40% from wet substrate and 50/50 ratio with larvae and frass.

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INPUTS
Amount of biowaste
tn/month
Biowaste price for you
$/tn
Labor cost
$/h
Electricity cost
$/kWh
BSF egg price
$/g
ESTIMATED SALES PRICES
Live larvae price
$/tn
Dried larvae price
$/tn
Organic fertilizer price
$/tn

OUTPUTS

MONETARY VALUES

COSTS

PROFIT (INCLUDING FRASS)

INITIAL INVESTMENT

The level of investment is contingent upon factors such as the quantity of Manna MIND units, the size and material of the module frame and insulation, the processing equipment, and the specific requirements.

For a professional piloting project including one locally purchased and build BSF farming unit, along with professional processing equipment and training, the estimated price falls within the range of 12,000 to 18,000 USD.