Integrated animal feed is a complete feed consisting of concentrated and rough feed in addition to agricultural residues, agro-industrial waste, salts, and minerals. It provides livestock (ruminants) with the necessary nutrition to promote their health and productivity through a complete meal. The integrated animal feed is produced in pellet form with Crude Protein (CP) content of 12%, 14%, and 16%

The target market of the integrated animal feed is the local Egyptian market, and the main market is Mega, large and small-scale cattle farms.

The integrated animal feed is already used by individual farmers, primarily in the form of loose mixtures rather than pellets, which indicates some market presence. However, the sector currently lacks local manufacturers and professional distributors of high-quality integrated animal feed pellets. The primary target market in Egypt that would be large and small-scale cattle farms and dairy industries.

This project aims to produce integrated animal feed pellets by utilizing 15,800 tons per year of agricultural residue and agro-industrial waste such as wheat straw, rice straw, cottonseed meal, sunflower seed meal, cucumber vein hay, and wheat bran, through the pelletizing process technology.

The facility is recommended to be located in the delta region, particularly in Sharqia, Behira, Dakahlia, Kafr El Sheikh, or Beni Suef. This location is recommended for its easy transportation access.

Integrated animal feed pellets provide nutrition uniformity and balance as the pellets are formulated to provide a balanced nutritional profile, which is harder to guarantee with traditional animal feed that is not pelletized

About 65 – 80 % of the input material is from agricultural residues and agro-industrial waste

Minimize the open burning of agricultural waste by utilizing it to produce high-quality products

Provide an alternative animal feed that is less expensive compared to the traditional animal feed

Integrated animal feed pellets with 12% Protein: 4,055 to 5,069 ton/year

Integrated animal feed pellets with 14% Protein: 4,055 to 5,069 ton/year

Integrated animal feed pellets with 16% Protein: 4,055 to 5,069 ton/year 

The following are the estimated selling prices:

Integrated animal feed pellets with 12% Protein: 12,388
Integrated animal feed pellets with 14% Protein: 13,268
Integrated animal feed pellets with 16% Protein: 13,686 

Building Area: 3,240 m2

• Equipment and Industry Area: 231 m2
• Storage Area: 2940 m2
• Administrative Area: 100 m2

Setback Area: 1,389 m2 

• Limestone (278 ton/year)  
• Sodium chloride: (119 ton/year)  
• Mineral and vitamin mixture: (64 ton/year)  
• Anti-toxic compounds: (15.8 ton/year) 

• Risk of seasonal variability of the waste: the waste streams might be unavailable due to unexpected seasonal variability or limited amounts of waste due to seasonal variability.
  Mitigation: this could be mitigated by stockpiling materials during high-yield periods.
• Risk of spoilage of stored agricultural or agro-industrial waste: the stored rice straws and wheat straws during the off-season could encounter spoilage
  Mitigation: this could be mitigated through storing the waste in a ventilated room, keeping humidity controlled to maintain quality.
• Risk: Storage, handling, and processing of rice and wheat straws may pose fire hazards.
  Mitigation: this could be mitigated through the following:
  • An adequate space between stacks for ventilation and to prevent fire hazards in the storage area.
  • Good airflow to prevent mold growth and spontaneous combustion.
  • Firebreaks or barriers between stacks.
  • Fire suppression systems such as sprinklers or fire extinguishers.
  • Easy access for transport vehicles for both loading and unloading.

Reducing the open burning of agricultural waste by utilizing it, and correspondingly reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases

 
Utilization of the agricultural residue into a valuable product, and consequently solving the problem of agricultural waste accumulation 

Providing direct and indirect job opportunities

 
Increasing farmers' income by selling agricultural waste instead of open burning