A Urea-Molasses Multi-nutrient Block (UMMB) is a formulated feed supplement designed to provide essential nutrients to livestock, especially ruminants, and is commonly referred to as a multi-nutrient block. It is a solid block produced based on agricultural residue with Crude Protein (CP) content of 12%, 14%, 16%, and 18%. Its lickable format ensures consistent nutrient intake, improving roughage digestion, growth, and overall well-being. UMMB provides energy, non-protein nitrogen, and essential minerals, and can reduce up to 50 % of concentrate feed consumption, as up to 30 percent of the total CP requirement can come from the multi-nutrient blocks.¹ 
 
The targeted market is the local Egyptian market, mainly the large-scale farms, aiming to improve animal health and enhance milk production for cows.

The project aims to produce UMMB by utilizing 15,800 tons per year of agricultural residue and agro-industrial waste, such as tomato cake, olive cake, second-grade dates, sugar beet pulp, molasses, and wheat bran, through mechanical and mixing processes technology.

 
The facility is recommended to be located close to the areas where collected targeted agricultural residue is available in the Delta in El-Behira, Sharqia, Dakahlia, Kafr El Sheikh, and Gharbia. However, they are also available in El-Minya, Assiut, and Beni Suef. Accordingly, the production location is recommended to be in one of the abovementioned Governorates for ease of accessibility and reduced transportation distances of the raw materials. 

Providing a supplement for ruminants with a high and uniform nutritional value that is less expensive compared to traditional animal feed  

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 

Introduction of a new product in the Egyptian market that helps reduce the need for conventional protein supplements, making them cost-effective for smallholder farmers

UMMB with 12% Protein: 1,457 to 1,822 ton/year

UMMB with 14% Protein: 1,457 to 1,822 ton/year

UMMB with 16% Protein: 4,097 to 5,122 ton/year

UMMB with 18% Protein: 5,153 to 6,442 ton/year 

The following are the estimated selling prices:

UMMB with 12% Protein: 12,388

UMMB with 14% Protein: 13,268

UMMB with 16% Protein: 13,686

UMMB with 18% Protein: 14,469 

Building Area: 1885 m2

• Equipment and Industry Area: 283 m2
• Storage Area: 1685 m2
• Administrative Area: 100 m2

Setback Area: 851 m2 

• Urea: (178 ton/year)   
• Molasses: (2630 ton/year)   
• Limestone: (266 ton/year)  
• Mineral and vitamin mixture: (61 ton/year) 
•  Sodium chloride: (114 ton/year) 
• Anti-toxic compounds: (15.2 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 and keeping humidity controlled to maintain quality. 

Prevent open burning of agricultural residues and produce high-value-added products.  

Reduce the methane emissions of lactating cows by 20-27% as a consequence of the improved feed digestibility.⁴ 

Provides direct and indirect job opportunities. Raising the standard of living for farmers by getting benefit of agricultural waste.