In the face of increasing environmental regulations, water scarcity, and the rising cost of waste management, small and medium-sized agricultural and food-producing enterprises are seeking efficient and affordable ways to treat wastewater on-site. Traditionally, wastewater treatment infrastructure has been designed for large municipalities or industrial-scale facilities - leaving smaller operators with few viable options.

The global agri-food sector is under increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and lower production costs. Feed constitutes one of the most resource-intensive aspects of livestock and aquaculture systems, often accounting for up to 70% of total operational expenses.

As global agriculture shifts toward more sustainable, efficient, and circular practices, alternative protein sources have become a central area of innovation. One of the most promising developments in poultry nutrition is the integration of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a high-quality feed ingredient.

As demand grows for sustainable and efficient food production, poultry egg farming is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining high levels of productivity and animal welfare. Feed, the largest operational cost in layer production, also accounts for the greatest share of environmental burden - particularly due to its reliance on imported soybean meal and fishmeal.

The global poultry meat industry continues to expand in response to rising protein demand, particularly in emerging markets. However, broiler production systems face increasing challenges: feed price volatility, sustainability pressures, and regulatory shifts toward antibiotic-free and environmentally conscious farming.

Trout farming demands precision - in nutrition, water quality, and profitability. Yet, as feed prices rise and sustainability becomes a market expectation, trout producers are facing a major challenge: how to keep operations efficient without compromising fish health or environmental standards.

In modern agricultural and food production systems, wastewater is no longer a disposable by-product. It is a complex mixture of nutrients, organic matter, pathogens, and chemical residues - and its mismanagement can have far-reaching environmental, legal, and operational consequences.

Manure has long been regarded as a natural fertilizer, offering a source of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and organic matter. However, direct application of untreated manure to agricultural fields is increasingly seen as unsustainable and even counterproductive - both environmentally and agronomically.

BSF eggs are the foundation of sustainable insect farming — ideal for producing alternative protein, organic waste recycling, and biofertilizer generation. With fast hatching rates, high efficiency, and rich nutritional value, our eggs are trusted by farmers, biotech startups, and research institutions.

BioCycle Labs develops and implements advanced technologies for the purification of industrial wastewater and process water.

Trout farming demands precision - in nutrition, water quality, and profitability. Yet, as feed prices rise and sustainability becomes a market expectation, trout producers are facing a major challenge: how to keep operations efficient without compromising fish health or environmental standards.

The global poultry meat industry continues to expand in response to rising protein demand, particularly in emerging markets. However, broiler production systems face increasing challenges: feed price volatility, sustainability pressures, and regulatory shifts toward antibiotic-free and environmentally conscious farming. In this context, Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL; Hermetia illucens) are emerging as a viable alternative protein source that aligns with both performance targets and environmental goals.

The rapid growth of aquaculture has led to rising demand for high-protein feed ingredients, particularly for carnivorous and omnivorous fish species. Traditionally, fishmeal has served as the industry’s gold standard, due to its high protein content and balanced amino acid profile. However, challenges surrounding cost, availability, overfishing, and ecological impact are driving the search for alternative proteins.

As dairy farming evolves under the combined pressure of economic constraints and environmental regulations, sustainable and circular innovations are gaining attention. One such emerging solution is the integration of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) into the dairy sector - both as a protein feed source for youngstock and a bioconversion strategy for manure and organic waste.

How processed slurry can become a natural source of growth enhancers for sustainable farming.

Across the European Union, certain agricultural regions are officially designated as Nitrate-Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) - areas where water sources are at risk of nitrate pollution caused mainly by intensive livestock and fertiliser use. Under the EU Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), member states must identify these zones and introduce stricter rules on how farmers manage slurry, manure, and fertilisers. The goal is clear: to protect surface and groundwater quality while maintaining productive agriculture