Insects
LED lighting and photoperiod control are crucial in insect farming for optimizing growth and reproduction. LED lights are energy-efficient and can be tailored to specific wavelengths that enhance insect development. By adjusting the photoperiod, farmers can simulate natural day-night cycles, influencing insect behaviour and physiology. This control helps in managing breeding cycles, increasing yield, and improving overall farm efficiency.
Insects and Light
Black soldier fly (BSF) farming has seen significant advancements, driven by the need for sustainable protein sources and efficient waste management, making it an exciting prospect and a more viable and environmentally friendly industry, contributing to a circular economy and reducing reliance on traditional protein sources.
The compound eyes of the black soldier fly (BSF) are sensitive to blue, green and ultraviolet (UV) light. This trichromatic vision is crucial for their mating behaviour, which is visually mediated.
Spectrally enhanced LED lighting, with the addition of near UV, have been found to be more effective in promoting larval production compared to traditional fluorescent lighting.
Spectrally enhanced LED lighting, with the addition of near UV, have been found to be more effective in promoting larval production compared to traditional fluorescent lighting.
Our specially developed spectrally optimised LED light units are ideally suited for insect farming applications, having been widely used in other harsh agricultural environments such as pig and poultry farming, as well as aquaculture facilities.
Combined with our advanced LED lighting control solutions, capable of replicating natural diurnal and seasonal photoperiods, we are able to offer a complete lighting solution that will reduce energy consumption, support better animal welfare as well as increase productivity.
Combined with our advanced LED lighting control solutions, capable of replicating natural diurnal and seasonal photoperiods, we are able to offer a complete lighting solution that will reduce energy consumption, support better animal welfare as well as increase productivity.
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Poultry and Light
Animals experience light differently to humans. Birds are tetrachromatic, meaning that they have three types of cone cells in their eye which are sensitive to specific colours like humans, but that they also have a fourth type that is sensitive to ultraviolet light.
They use this to recognise each other via the UV light reflecting from their plumage. As with most complex organisms, blue light is also used by birds to derive their hormone cycles from the length of day and night. Red light also has an effect on hormone cycles; particularly with regards to sexual maturity and egg production.
Further to the above, poultry have high flicker sensitivities and so lighting needs to be operated at either a very high frequency or constant voltage.
The Biolumen Solution
AquaRay® uses the latest in LED technology to
deliver smooth spectrum light which is tailored to
suit the needs of both humans and livestock.
Using only branded LED components from the likes of Cree, Osram and Samsung, AquaRay® ensures a high quality, efficient light, backed up with a 3 year
guarantee on light units
AquaRay’s® patented NP technology provides a unique spectrum of light that is in tune with the biological needs of your livestock.
Combined with diurnal and seasonal lighting control, the specific spectrum helps to entrain the animals’ internal clocks, therefore regulating hormone production and improving wellbeing
The rugged housing is hand built in the UK using
ABS, acrylic and aluminum components.
It is shockproof and water-proof (independently tested to IP67) and the lights can withstand low temperatures and pressure washing Designed & Made in Br
With a 120° beam angle, the spread of light is even, and it is directed only where it needs to be.
The AquaRay® BioLumen Control offers programming of diurnal and seasonal lighting patterns based either on longitude and latitude, or by user set parameters.
It is easy to use, and through automatic timing and dimming, it allows accurate reproduction of natural lighting environments, reducing the risk of startling livestock and increasing productivity through better husbandry.
All AquaRay® lights are compatible with the MMS modular mounting system, which enables them to be mounted in almost any situation.
News & Case Studies
Agriculture
Finisher Case Study - UK Based Test Farm
Biolumen Series 500 lighting technology is shown to improve pig welfare by reducing vice and improving feeding. Ultimately an improvement in FCR results in a 14 month return on investment even before taking electricity savings into account.
Agriculture
Broiler Case Study - Lower Oakley Farm, Somerset
Biolumen Nature Perfect lighting technology is shown to improve bird welfare by reducing vice and improving feeding. Ultimately an improvement in FCR results in a 19 month return on investment even before taking electricity savings into account.
The broiler house was compared to an identical unit with traditional lighting in place.
Agriculture
Free Range Layer Hen Case Study - Rymer Farm, Suffolk
Biolumen lighting technology is shown to improve hen welfare by reducing instances of aggression and feather pecking. Improved egg mass was observed as well as a reduction in mortality.
House 1 was installed with Biolumen lighting and House 2 was installed with competitor’s induction LED system. The trial ran for a full batch (13 months).
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