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DIY insect farms: Are you willing to give up meat and farm your own protein?

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Livin farms, a start-up company in Hong Kong has released their latest invention called the Hive explorer which is a compact DIY insect farm for beginners. The farm can be placed in your kitchen and aims at providing a source of protein that is simultaneously cost effective with a positive contribution to the planet.

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