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DANDANE

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Sustainable Insect Farming

Revolutionizing food security and environmental sustainability through innovative insect farming technologies.

Our Vision

  • Goal: Eco-friendly insect production company focused on converting organic waste into sustainable protein and fertilizer.
  • Mission: "Environment-first" insect farming to address food security and climate change.
  • Key Innovations: SMART Insect Farm technology and collaboration with municipalities to process organic waste.
  • Market Opportunity: Global insect protein market projected to reach $8 billion by 2030 (Meticulous Research, 2023).
Close up of Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae or maggot on a palm of hand, Hermetia Illucens insect farms for fish and poultry feed

SMART Farm: Sustainable Insect Protein Production

Eco-Friendly Mission

Upcycling food waste into high-value animal feed protein and fertilizer through Black Soldier Fly (BSF) cultivation.

AI-Driven Processing

Advanced AI-controlled environment for optimized breeding, monitoring, and harvesting of Black Soldier Fly larvae.

Product Range

Comprehensive product line including BSF eggs, larvae, frass, biochar, larvae oil, protein powder, and dried meal.

Production Capacity

Processing 300 tons of food waste monthly, producing 60 tons of insect protein and 150 tons of frass.

Target Sectors

Serving aquaculture, cattle, pet, pig, poultry feed, and organic farming industries.

Sustainable Agriculture

Transforming waste into valuable resources, promoting circular economy and sustainable food production.

Process Flow

  • Waste Collection: Partnering with local food processors
  • Breeding/Larvae Rearing: AI-controlled environment
  • Harvesting: Automated separation process
  • Product Processing: Bulk protein meal and fertilizer pellets
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Detailed Process Steps

Waste Collection & Substrate Pretreatment

Collection from local municipalities and businesses. Waste transported to our Johannesburg facility for processing.

Breeding & Rearing

ICT-Based Environment Control with Real-Time Monitoring, Remote Camera Surveillance, Multi-Level Farming Machine, and Continuous Breeding Control.

Harvesting

Advanced Multi-Level Sorting System with 4-Way Vibration Technology and Efficient Waste Discharge System.

Processing

Biological Extraction using Hydrolysis Enzyme, Wet Process Technology for Separating Protein, Chitin, and Oil.

DANDANE Process Flow

1

Waste Collection

Collaborating with local food processors to gather organic waste for recycling into AI solutions.

2

AI System Development

Utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal performance and growth through intelligent automation.

3

AI Solution Deployment

Comprehensive systems transforming data into actionable insights for strategic advantage.

4

Continuous Support

Offering dedicated assistance to maximize the value of AI investments with ongoing enhancements.

Waste-derived products and markets

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