Manna Insect, a global leader in insect farming technology, has officially launched Insect Farm Hub—a groundbreaking online platform designed to empower both aspiring and established insect farmers. The platform combines education, farm management, and global market access to help farmers scale up insect production sustainably.
This innovative digital platform is especially relevant for African farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and researchers looking for new, climate-resilient solutions to food security, waste recycling, and sustainable protein production.
What Is Insect Farm Hub?
Insect Farm Hub is a free-to-join global digital community and toolkit that provides:
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🎓 Online Learning: Access a library of video tutorials, training courses, podcasts, and live webinars—available in both free and premium formats.
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🛠️ Farm Management Tools: Track inputs and outputs, tasks, team workloads, and productivity—ideal for small and large-scale insect operations.
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🛒 Marketplace: Buy and sell insect farming supplies such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) eggs, larvae, frass, crickets, mealworms, and more. This is Africa’s opportunity to reach and source from a global market.
Accessible and Rewarding for All
The platform operates on a credit-based system, allowing users to:
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Earn credits by inviting new members, completing tasks, or answering surveys.
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Use credits to unlock premium content and tools without having to pay cash.
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Or subscribe for premium membership for instant full access to all features.
This makes it especially accessible for entrepreneurs in Africa, where access to training and capital can be limited.
Key Features for African Farmers and Startups
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🎧 Weekly Podcasts and archives for ongoing learning.
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🌍 Live Webinars with changing topics and regional relevance.
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❓ Monthly Q&A Sessions for direct engagement with experts (premium).
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🎮 Gamified Learning with rewards to keep users motivated.
Coming soon:
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📊 Business Case Calculator – estimate profitability.
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🧪 Breeding and Growth Tools – optimize BSF and other species.
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🌡️ Insulation Calculator – plan for energy-efficient operations.
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🐛 Virtual Neonate Counter – estimate egg counts for better planning.
Smart Farming Meets AI
One of the platform’s standout features is its AI Mentor, designed to assist users with questions about insect farming. This includes instant help with Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production—one of the most popular and profitable insect farming models in Africa.
A Global Tool with African Impact
“Insect Farm Hub is built to make insect farming accessible to everyone—whether they’re in Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, or Helsinki,” said Ykä Marjanen, CEO of Manna Insect. “We want to break down the barriers to sustainable agriculture, especially where resources are limited.”
For African users, this platform is particularly timely. Insect farming offers solutions for:
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Animal feed shortages,
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Organic waste recycling,
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Youth employment in agribusiness,
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And sustainable protein production for people and livestock.
Global Reach, Local Potential
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Over 1,000 users from 130+ countries already onboard (from Beta).
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Manna Insect’s Manna MIND climatisation technology is operational in nearly 100 insect farms across six continents, including Africa.
The platform is also integrated with Manna MIND’s climate control systems, helping farmers in hot and humid African regions manage insect breeding environments efficiently and affordably.
🌿 Start Your Insect Farming Journey Today
Whether you’re a farmer, agri-tech startup, student, or development agency in Africa, Insect Farm Hub offers the tools and knowledge to build a successful insect farming venture.
