Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing blocks of an aqueous gel, comprising: a step of forming a compound by mixing: i. an aqueous substrate; and ii. the gelling agent, —a step of drawing off the compound; —a step of in-line cooling of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature at which it gels; —a step of transferring to a distribution line; —a step of cutting the gelled compound into blocks at the outlet of the distribution line; and—a step of distributing the blocks of gel into a farming container immediately after the gel is cut into blocks. Such a method allows blocks of gel to be produced continuously and as required in the context of rearing livestock, in particular rearing insects. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a facility for farming insects, the facility comprising automated guided vehicles (AGV) configured to move containers within the facility. The automated guided vehicles (AGV) include at least one automated sensor-equipped guided vehicle (AGVI) which is provided with at least one sensor for measuring a parameter that is characteristic of a state of the facility. The invention thus developed enables monitoring of the state of a facility to be optimised in a facility for farming insects by taking advantage of the means used to transport the containers within the facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing blocks of an aqueous gel, comprising: a step of forming a compound by mixing: i. an aqueous substrate; and ii. the gelling agent,—a step of drawing off the compound;—a step of in-line cooling of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature at which it gels;—a step of transferring to a distribution line;—a step of cutting the gelled compound into blocks at the outlet of the distribution line; and—a step of distributing the blocks of gel into a farming container immediately after the gel is cut into blocks. Such a method allows blocks of gel to be produced continuously and as required in the context of rearing livestock, in particular rearing insects. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel used as a source of water and/or nutrients for rearing insects. The gel comprises 90 to 99.6% by weight of an aqueous substrate comprising at least 25% by weight, of the total weight of the aqueous substrate, of a liquid coproduct from agro-industry, 0.3 to 2% by weight of a gelling agent, and 0.1 to 5% by weight of a preservative, the percentages by weight of aqueous substrate, gelling agent and preservative being expressed over the total weight of the gel.