The insect farming industry, previously thought of as an industry that was in desperate need of development, has rapidly gained popularity as a practical and sustainable solution to the severe worldwide challenges of food safety, environmental degradation, and aid shortages that are affecting the world today. Insect farming techniques that are both green and charge-powerful are becoming increasingly important as the demand for alternative protein resources increases. 

To respond, forward-thinking insect farmers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize their operations and reduce expenses. Non-entity husbandry is a form of animal husbandry that involves the raising and keeping of insects, such as mealworms, justices, and black dogface canvases, to be used for human consumption or to prevent disease, create diseases, or perform unique tasks. 

Insect farming has several advantages over conventional farm animal farming, including a higher feed conversion rate, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction in the amount of land and water required. As opposed to soybean-based animal feed, insect farming can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If larvae are fed natural food waste, insect-based feed has a lower carbon footprint. 

Full Circle Biotechnology optimises production and reduces costs using artificial intelligence. There is a company called Full Circle, which is located outside Bangkok, and that produces 20 million black soldier fly larvae to provide sustainable food for shrimp farms and pig farms. Fruit and vegetable wastes are provided by food and beverage manufacturers to the larvae, which are then combined with probiotic bacteria and mushrooms to create a sustainable food source for Thailand's shrimp and pig farms. 

The company is located in a small, enclosed facility just outside of Bangkok that produces animal feed for shrimp farms and pig farms in the country. To survive in this dark, warm, humid environment, the larvae feed on the wastes of fruit and vegetables sourced from food manufacturers before they are harvested in combination with probiotic bacteria and mushrooms, which can produce a probiotic effect. 

Using insect-based feeds is Collins' belief that they will be able to reduce deforestation in South America, which is associated with soybean-based feeds. Moreover, studies have shown that insect-based feeds have a much lower carbon footprint than soymeal, and Full Circle's feed is "100 times lower than that of soymeal." Additionally, Full Circle's feed has a much lower carbon footprint than soymeal. 

As an insect food, people are not only ensuring the environment is protected but also ensuring that they get the best nutrition. There is generally no doubt that insect-based feed does reduce the carbon footprint of the environment if the larvae are fed natural food waste, which is the only way to make sure that the larvae are fed organic matter. According to one report, soybean-based feed produces less carbon than soybean feed if the insects have been fed processed food sources. 

A Full Circle feed contains a substantial amount of protein, which is more than twice as much protein as a soy feed. Because of this, animal feed is more filling and nutritious than soy. Full Circle is a rural market supplier based in Thailand that supplies 49 farms across the country, employing 14 people at the moment. 

Despite this, the company faces a challenge - soybeans-based feed is significantly cheaper than insect-based feeds, so it is a challenge to provide both. It is for this reason that Full Circle is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its production and decrease its costs to overcome this barrier. Full Circle is now turning to artificial intelligence in an attempt to recoup some of the price it pays for its feed by maximising production while reducing its cost. 

A machine learning algorithm is being developed to be able to examine and analyze all available past and current data on the evolution of insect farming to figure out and then continuously fine-tune the most efficient methods. There can be a wide range of variables to consider in this regard, ranging from the temperature to the amount of food used, the optimum space the larvae need, tracking thousands of flies quickly and accurately, and whether or not to introduce new strains of flies. 

To improve the quality of their products, Full Circle seeks to fine-tune their methods by training an AI system that analyses historical and current data on insect farming. Optimising temperatures, food supplies, the necessary space for larvae, or even introducing new strains or species of bacteria are all examples of how to accomplish this. 

AI is believed to be an invaluable tool for speeding up trial and error so that a better understanding of the production and harvesting processes of insects can be achieved. At the same time, in Lithuania, a software provider for insect farm management Cogastro is also working on a system based on artificial intelligence. 

Indeed, they are currently providing data analysis software to analyze data, but the AI upgrade will allow the system to adjust, adapt, and make changes autonomously within an insect farm if it learns from the data. Cogastro is poised to launch its AI commercially within the next three years, a move spearheaded by its founder and CEO, Mante Sidlauskaite. 

However, Sidlauskaite advises caution against the proliferation of companies claiming immediate access to AI systems, stressing the significance of time and experience in refining accurate AI models. The integration of AI into insect farming heralds a significant shift in the agricultural landscape, as emphasized by Sidlauskaite. By leveraging the capabilities of AI, insect farmers stand to benefit from reduced costs, enhanced efficiency, and expedited progress towards a more sustainable and resilient food production system. 

With the demand for alternative protein sources on the rise, AI-driven insect farming is positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture. At Full Circle, collaboration with Singapore-based AI specialist Simon Christofides is underway to develop their AI system. Full Circle's spokesperson, Collins, acknowledges the relative novelty of black soldier fly larvae farming compared to traditional agricultural practices, indicating that there is much to learn. 

He expresses confidence in AI's ability to accelerate the learning curve by analyzing extensive data collected from various sensors. While AI optimization is deemed essential for production enhancement, Collins underscores the necessity of maintaining a hands-off approach in certain aspects of insect farming.