Higest Feed Mill: A Turnkey Success Story in Automated Animal Feed Production

The Challenge: Building a World-Class Feed Mill from the Ground Up in Mozambique

For emerging agricultural markets, establishing a reliable, high-capacity animal feed production infrastructure is a critical step toward food security and economic growth. Higest, a major integrated poultry company in Mozambique, understood this better than anyone. With operations spanning hatcheries, broiler farms, and a slaughterhouse, the company faced a growing challenge: securing a consistent, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of animal feed to support its expanding production.

The vision was ambitious: to construct the best feed mill the founders could imagine—a fully automated, world-class facility that would not only meet their internal demand but also set a new standard for the region. However, building such a facility in a market with limited local expertise and challenging climatic conditions (high heat, humidity, and cyclone risks) required a partner with deep technical knowledge and global project management experience. They needed more than just equipment; they needed a comprehensive, turnkey solution.

Our Solution: A Fully Automated, Custom-Engineered Production Line

Songyu Technology was selected as the sole partner for this greenfield project. Our mandate was clear: deliver a complete, fully automated feed production line from concept to commissioning. We provided a holistic turnkey solution that encompassed process design, custom engineering, equipment manufacturing, installation, and staff training.

Key elements of our solution included:

• Comprehensive Process Design: We designed a complete workflow covering raw material receiving, grinding, batching, mixing, pelleting, cooling, and packing. This ensured optimal efficiency and product quality at every stage.

• Core Equipment & Technology: The line is anchored by high-performance machinery, including vertical hammer mills for efficient grinding, high-speed mixers for homogenous batches, and a state-of-the-art pellet mill with a thermal treatment system to ensure feed hygiene and digestibility.

• Full Automation & Smart Control: At the heart of the solution is a centralized control system that allows operators to monitor and manage the entire production process from a single room. This level of automation minimizes manual intervention, reduces the risk of human error, and ensures consistent product quality. The system even allows for remote monitoring and operation, a key feature for supporting clients in distant locations.

• Customized for Local Conditions: Understanding the harsh local climate, our engineering team designed a robust steel structure with specialized insulation and ventilation to protect equipment from extreme heat and humidity. The entire system was also engineered to be durable and easy to maintain, ensuring long-term reliability.

The Outcome: A New Benchmark for Feed Production in Africa

The project was a resounding success, culminating in the commissioning of one of Mozambique's most modern and automated feed mills.

• Massive Production Capacity: The new facility boasts a production capacity of 20 tons per hour, enabling Higest to produce approximately 8,500 tons of high-quality feed per month. The design also includes built-in flexibility for future expansion.

• Unmatched Efficiency and Quality: The fully automated line consistently produces pelleted feed of exceptional uniformity and quality. This stability has led to improved feed conversion rates in Higest's poultry operations, directly contributing to the company's bottom line.

• Industry Leadership: The Higest feed mill has become a showpiece for the region. It demonstrates that with the right technology partner, it is possible to build and operate a facility that rivals the best in the world, even in challenging environments.

Why This Matters for Your Project

The Higest project exemplifies Songyu Technology's core strength: delivering reliable, high-performance, and custom-engineered turnkey production solutions for clients around the globe. Whether you are a large-scale farm, a commercial feed mill, or an investor looking to enter the animal feed market, we have the expertise to guide you from the initial concept to a fully operational, efficient, and profitable production line.

Our commitment goes beyond selling machines. We provide full-cycle support, including process optimization, equipment manufacturing, on-site installation and commissioning, and lifelong spare parts supply. We are dedicated to helping you build a solution that meets your specific needs and positions you for long-term success.