Address
Bluestone Incorporated T/A Flying Protein
5607 BORDER GEZI Road,
Zimre Park,
RUWA,
Zimbabwe
Our Solution
Our Solution
A Smart, Scalable Model for Circular Agriculture
At Flying Protein, we’re not just recycling biowaste—we’re rebuilding the way Zimbabwe feeds its livestock and nourishes its soils. Our solution brings together biotechnology, renewable energy, and digital intelligence in a replicable model tailored to Zimbabwe’s waste, energy, and agricultural realities.
Product Ecosystem
Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Protein Production
Using larvae that naturally feed on organic waste, we produce high-protein insect meal that’s ideal for poultry, fish, and livestock farmers. This insect meal replaces expensive fishmeal and soy with a sustainable, locally produced alternative.
Organic Frass Fertiliser
BSF larvae excrete frass, a nutrient-dense byproduct that restores soil health, boosts yields, and helps smallholders transition to regenerative agricultural practices—without relying on costly synthetic fertilisers.
Decentralised Insect Farming Units
Each modular unit is solar-powered and embedded with sensors and climate control systems to ensure productivity year-round—even in off-grid locations. These units are plug-and-play, easy to scale, and can be locally operated.
The Insect Farm Hub digital platform
Our Insect Farm Hub digital platform (Insect Farm Hub) provides rearing expertise. Operators can learn the full insect cycle and technology use before becoming independent. The digital platform enables the management and reporting of restricted farmer networks and also provides a marketplace that allows controlled use by external parties.
Our Impact
Driving Inclusive, Climate-Smart Agriculture
Flying Protein is more than a technical solution—it’s a systems change model aimed at transforming Zimbabwe’s agricultural landscape from extractive to regenerative.
Waste Diversion and Emissions Reduction
We divert food waste from landfills—where it would otherwise produce methane—into productive use. Each ton processed avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions and reduces pressure on waste infrastructure.
Lower Feed Costs and Increased Farm Productivity
Feed is one of the largest costs for smallholder poultry and fish farmers. By providing high-quality, locally produced BSF meal, we reduce feed prices by up to 37.5%, helping farmers increase profitability and resilience.
Soil Health and Food Security
Our frass fertiliser replenishes degraded soils, increases organic content, and supports the cultivation of nutrient-dense crops—strengthening food security across Zimbabwe.
Empowering Rural and Urban Communities
Through a decentralised model, our project creates jobs, skills, and market linkages for smallholder farmers, youth, and women. Local entrepreneurs can operate insect units and participate in input or output markets.
Supporting National Development Goals
Flying Protein aligns with Zimbabwe’s national strategies on climate change, green jobs, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.
Our Technology
Where Innovation Meets Nature
Flying Protein harnesses cutting-edge tools to optimise every step of the waste-to-protein process. Our platform integrates:
Manna MIND™ Smart Insect Farming Technology
- AI-driven environmental controls (temperature, humidity, airflow)
- IoT-based remote monitoring and performance tracking
- Predictive analytics for larvae growth and waste intake
- Custom alerts and optimisation feedback for operators
Solar-Enabled, Off-Grid Operations
- Each unit is powered by 5kW solar + battery systems
- Designed for remote, climate-vulnerable areas
- Ensures zero energy burden on operators
Modular, Scalable Infrastructure
- Can be deployed in urban food markets, farms, agro-industrial zones
- Allows fast replication and scaling with low capex
- Supports distributed impact in waste management and agri-input markets