Video library

BSF video tutorials

Recorded tutorial videos on business, production, equipment and the Insect Farm Hub. Use them alongside the courses when a specific topic needs more depth. Each recording presents its own context, so confirm the details for a real project.

Onboarding: how to use Insect Farm Hub

Using the platform from learning through farm management to selling products.

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Insect Farm Hub for NGOs and larger organisations

How BSF farming and the platform can support development programmes.

Watch the recording: Insect Farm Hub for NGOs and larger organisations
Building a business with Insect Farm Hub

Why BSF attracts business interest and how the platform supports the journey.

Watch the recording: Building a business with Insect Farm Hub
Building a network and long-term partnerships

The ecosystem, stakeholders, business models and partner roles behind a BSF venture.

Watch the recording: Building a network and long-term partnerships
Choosing a rearing system

Comparing open-air, container and indoor systems for different spaces.

Watch the recording: Choosing a rearing system
Setting up at lower cost

Practical ways to use local materials in a low-cost setup.

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Building a low-cost climatised rearing unit

Assembling a climate-controlled rearing module with hardware, sensors and wiring.

Watch the recording: Building a low-cost climatised rearing unit
Applying for grants and funding

Information and examples on financing a BSF project.

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Finding customers

Customer types and use cases with practical examples.

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Planning a first investment: smallest budget

Ideas for what a very small starting budget can cover.

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Planning a first investment: small budget

What to prioritise when the starting budget is limited.

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Planning a first investment: medium budget

What a mid-range starting budget can cover.

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Planning a first larger investment

What to prioritise when a larger starting budget is available.

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Experience from operating BSF ventures

Overviews of BSF ventures and the practical lessons their operators highlight.

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Company introduction: technology and solutions

An introduction to Manna Insect's products and services.

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Introduction to Manna MIND for BSF farming

An introduction to the MIND system, its use cases and the reference model.

Watch the recording: Introduction to Manna MIND for BSF farming
Turning biowaste into a business

The business side of biowaste recycling with BSF.

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Building a low-cost breeding unit

Assembling a breeding unit with simple components.

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Income from BSF: how the models work

A video on income models for a BSF operation and the figures used in them.

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Breeding guideline: assembling a breeding setup

A guide to building a low-cost breeding unit with cages and pupa boxes.

Watch the recording: Breeding guideline: assembling a breeding setup