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Get The BugWhat If Insects Are The Next Game Changers? Author: Umberto Diecinove
Im Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and a filmmaker. And for a while now Ive been investigating the potential role of insects in the solution of some of the global challenges were currently facing.To do this, Ive been traveling around the world, taking photographs and talking to world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field.Welcome to Get the Bug Podcast, where you can listen to the conversations I recorded during my journey.Farming insects could reduce the agriculture need for land and overfishing in the oceans, but also lower greenhouse emissions and help smallholder farmers, in developing economies, to depend less on expensive imported feed.So what if insects are the next game changers?Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.Check out www.gtbpodcast.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Natural Sciences, Personal Journals, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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AI, Breeding, and the Optimization of Insect Farming, with Adi Abada and Idan Aliagor
Episode 30
Monday, 1 December, 2025
In this episode, you will hear from Adi Abada and Idan Aliagor, both from FreezeM.We discussed the challenges that first-generation insect farming companies faced — mainly, having to build everything from scratch. As Idan explained, trying to manage the entire value chain at once made it extremely difficult to optimize any individual segment. Today, the rise of specialized players like FreezeM signals a maturing market, where segmentation is finally taking place, much like in other established industries.The central themes of our conversation were the cost and variability of substrates and breeding optimization.Idan described how data-driven methodologies and AI-based prediction tools can help companies evaluate new waste mixes before committing to trials, opening the door to more diverse, lower-cost inputs. In his own words:“The real deal will be to handle waste streams that might be seasonal or imperfect but are financially sustainable.”Since FreezeM works with many clients globally, the team has a unique perspective on the industry. We therefore discussed genetic strains, substrate portfolios, the early industry’s overly optimistic expectations — and the possibility of a coming renaissance.As Adi concludes:“You need to be excited, then disappointed — and from there, you can grow.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
