Michael is back! In this episode you will listen to the conversation we recorded at the Insects to Feed the World conference in Singapore.

Michael Place, Chapul Farms CTO, free thinker and natural philosopher, always boosts my curiosity and commitment, and I bet this episode will do the same for you.

Chapul Farms is an innovative company specializing in insect agriculture. They design, build, and operate modular insect farms that convert organic waste into high-value food and agricultural products. Their mission is to advance sustainable and regenerative practices by integrating insects into agricultural and energy systems.

We talked about: rethinking the food system, food and protein waste, the promise of “Frass”, the biofertilizer derived from insect farming, and new frontiers.

Micheal explains that frass holds immense potential for soil health and sustainability. It’s especially promising as a bio-fertilizer that could help address soil degradation caused by overuse of synthetic fertilizers. He envisions a future where frass pricing becomes competitive with the potential of accelerating the industry’s growth. Although Chapul Farms is focused on insect protein production, Michael highlights the importance of optimizing both frass and larvae to create a more balanced, sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

We are facing enviromental and social challenges. I decided to explore how insects can address global issues through local solutions.

My name is Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and I am currently leading a project titled I N S C T S which explores the potential role of insects in addressing environmental and social challenges. I’m doing it traveling, photographing research centres, farms, communities and companies all over the world and engaging with world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field. I do believe insects could be the next game changer.

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