Sunflower meal is obtained after processing seeds - this is one of the few by-products of production that can be profitably sold. That is why many are interested in the processing of this culture, because it is practically waste-free. Oil is made from the kernels of sunflower seeds , and cake and husk are used in animal husbandry, crop production, construction, and even in the manufacture of biofuels.
Many businessmen have already realized that under certain conditions it is possible to achieve a sufficiently high profitability of processing plants. For this, it is necessary to purchase high-oil varieties and hybrids of sunflower, the yield of food products from which is at least 60%. The remaining waste will not disappear - they can also be sold. By the way, do not neglect the stage of cleaning seeds from husks, because this increases the oil yield, and the accumulated husk can also be sold. But many enterprises refuse this by pressing oil from whole unrefined seeds.
If you decide to do this business, the main thing is to find distribution channels, both for oil and for by-products. There are usually no problems with the sale of basic products, but not everyone knows who to offer sunflower meal. First of all, it is in demand in animal husbandry.
The content of protein and vegetable fat in it surpasses that of other crops. That is why sunflower meal is included in the composition of animal feed: its use contributes to the rapid development of young animals and the high productivity of grown animals. In birds, in the composition of the feeds of which it is included, an increase in egg production is noted, in cows and goats milk production and milk fat increase, live weight gain increases.
Sunflower meal can be used daily, but you should learn about the percentage of husks in it. If it is at least 14% of the total mass, then it is better not to give it to piglets up to 4 months and calves up to six months of age. Increased husk content will not cause harm to older adults. Cake can be given both in dry, moistened form, and in the form of mixtures with various feeds.
But it is so important in the diet not only because it has a high content of fat (about 7%), fiber (up to 20%) and protein (more than 30%).
Sunflower meal is also rich in nitrogen-free substances, which contain more than 25%. Such a quantity of them helps to improve digestion, so ruminants easier to digest rough standing grass or straw. The introduction of this supplement has a charitable effect not only on the processing of food in the stomach and intestines, but also on the metabolism as a whole, strengthening immunity and improving productivity.
Livestock farms are the main sales channel for this by-product from cold pressed oil production. But if you want to establish relationships with customers, then keep in mind that you should have a good sunflower meal. The price for it should be at the average market level. It can be raised only if the process of seed breaking is not neglected at your processing plant and the husk content in the cake is minimal. In this case, it will be in additional demand, because it is useful for calves, pigs, rabbits, promotes rapid weight gain and enhances the health of babies.