Tell and Show: Sharing Our Vision & Visit to the Smart Insect Farm -the International EM Conference 2025

The International EM Conference 2025 proved to be a pivotal event, bringing together minds focused on sustainable and microbial solutions. For us, it was a unique opportunity to present a complete narrative: from the foundational science of our work to its tangible application in the field.

Our week began in the presentation hall at Granada Hotel, Johor Bahru, where we addressed the audience on the potential locked within insect frass and the operational framework of our Smart Insect Farm. Delivering the presentation in Mandarin, with the excellent support of our translator, Dr. Nicole, allowed for a direct and nuanced conversation with many attendees. The engagement went beyond simple questions, sparking a deep dialogue about the future of soil health and waste management.

The core of our message was to reframe agricultural byproducts not as "waste," but as undervalued biomass. Our Smart Insect Farm (SIF) is designed specifically to process this biomass, from oil palm waste, rejected fruits/vegetables, and convert it into valuable resources. The engine of this conversion is the Black Soldier Fly larvae, Hermetia illucens.

Following the presentation, we opened the doors to our partner Kluang facility to give the delegates a firsthand perspective. Seeing the larvae process tonnes of agricultural material is one thing; understanding the automated ecosystem that makes it possible is another. They observed the network of IoT sensors maintaining precise climate conditions and the automated feeding systems that ensure optimal conversion, a 24/7 operation that requires minimal human oversight.

The true impact, however, lies in the output. The discussions turned to the practical benefits of the resulting BSF frass, particularly for local, high-value agriculture. For durian farmers in the region, this is a significant development. The frass acts as a potent bio-fertiliser, reintroducing vital organic matter and beneficial microbes into the soil. This improves nutrient availability for the notoriously sensitive durian trees, which can lead to better tree health and yields. More importantly, it offers a path to reduce dependency on chemical fertilisers, creating a more sustainable and resilient farming model.

The week served as a powerful illustration of a closed-loop system. The insightful conversations with our visitors confirmed a shared understanding: the future of agriculture depends on creating these circular economies, where the output of one industry becomes the critical input for another. We appreciate the deep engagement from the conference delegates and organisers, which has only strengthened our resolve to scale these solutions.

Get in Touch

• For Technology & Partnerships: To explore our waste valorisation solutions or the Smart Insect Farm system, please contact our technology team at [email protected]

• For Product Sales: For inquiries about our sustainable insect protein, oil, or BSF frass, please reach out to our sales team at [email protected]