Feed, which is one of the biggest expense items of livestock farms, is also a factor directly affecting animal health, productivity and product quality. Therefore, establishing a feed production facility is a very important investment both economically and strategically. In this blog post, we will discuss in detail the advantages of establishing a feed production facility, the points to be considered and the tricks of the investment process.

Why is it important to establish a feed production facility?

The biggest advantages of establishing a feed production facility are as follows;

Protection Against Increasing Feed Costs

Feed prices are open to fluctuations in global markets. By establishing your own facility, you can produce with more predictable costs without being affected by these fluctuations.

Quality Control is in Your Hands

Producing your own feed puts complete ingredient control in your hands. Thus, it is possible to produce quality feeds without additives, suitable for the nutritional needs of your animals.

Business Efficiency

Thanks to correctly formulated feeds, animals develop healthier, milk and meat yields increase. This is directly reflected in the profitability of your business.

Which types of feed can be produced?

The type of feed to be produced in your feed production facility varies according to the type of animal you target. According to the machines you choose, you can produce the following feeds;

Milk and Fattening Feeds

Dairy and fattening feeds with high protein and energy content are produced for cattle breeding farms.

Poultry Animal Feed

Special vitamin and mineral supplemented feed mixtures can be formulated for animals such as chickens, turkeys and geese.

Small Bovine Animal Feeds

Both health and productivity can be achieved by developing feed ingredients suitable for the digestive system of animals such as sheep and goats.

Fish Feeds

You can produce fish feeds specially prepared for farm fish by using the right feed machines.

What should be considered when establishing a feed production facility?

After deciding to establish a feed production facility, you need to pay attention to the following;

1. Choosing the Right Location

Being close to raw materials and the target market significantly reduces your logistics costs. Infrastructure facilities are also important.

2. Machine and Equipment Selection

Quality and efficient machines should be preferred for stages such as feed crushing, mixing, pelletising and packaging. Automation systems increase production efficiency.

3. Raw Material Supply Chain

Regular and affordable access to raw materials such as barley, maize, soya meal, alfalfa is critical for the sustainability of the plant.

4. Licensing and Legislation

In order to operate in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, the permit and licence processes of the facility must be completed.

Government Supports and Incentives

There are some special advantages of establishing a feed mill, these are as follows;

KOSGEB and Ministry of Agriculture Supports

Feed production facility investments can be evaluated within the scope of KOSGEB's manufacturing industry supports. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture offers grant programmes supporting rural development investments.

Development Agencies and IPARD

Bölgesel kalkınma ajansları ve IPARD programları kapsamında yem üretim tesisi yatırımlarına %50’ye varan hibe ve teşvik imkanları bulunmaktadır.

Long Term Advantages

The long-term advantages of establishing a feed mill are as follows;

Reduces External Dependency

Enterprises that produce their own feed become more resistant to price increases in the market and dependence on external suppliers decreases.

Creates Additional Source of Income

The excess feed produced can be sold to the market to generate additional income. This enables the facility to turn into profit in a shorter time.

Contributes to Regional Development

You can contribute to the local livestock economy and create employment by meeting the feed needs of other farms in the region.

Conclusion

Establishing a feed production facility for livestock breeding enterprises is not only a cost reduction method; it also offers great advantages in terms of quality control, production safety, income diversification and regional development. With the right planning, suitable location, effective production processes and a good raw material network, the return period of this investment can be quite short. If you want to control your feed costs, make better quality production and become an independent producer in your sector, the idea of establishing a feed production facility is an opportunity worth considering.

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