Thursday 26 / December / 2024
Muscat: The animal feed production plant, being implemented by the Oman Flour Mills Company in the Wilayat of Muttrah, the project has reached 70 percent completion.
The plant is a part of Oman Flour Mills Company's efforts to contribute to achieving the objectives of Oman's Vision 2040 by enhancing the inputs of the circular economy and benefiting from raw materials. Raw materials, which are available in the local environment, is used to produce a range of animal feed products in an economical, sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
The implementation of the factory comes as part of the company's investments to enhance food security and provide value-added products locally to meet the needs of the Sultanate of Oman.
Haitham bin Muhammad Al Fannah, CEO of the Omani Flour Mills Company, said that the factory, which was launched in November 2022, has entered advanced stages of completion, and work in it is progressing at a rapid pace. He said that the components of the feed mill are being installed, while the premixing unit is undergoing final testing and calibration to ensure that they meet the required production standards.
He explained to Oman News Agency that the entire project is scheduled to be completed in October 2023, as a result of the efforts made by the work team to deliver the factory on time. He further pointed out that the new animal poultry feed factory and its pre-mixing unit and its advanced automated systems will make a quantum leap in meeting the growing demands in the local markets.
He said that the animal feed production plant is an ambitious project capable of producing 20 tonnes of animal feed per hour. This facility includes a pre-mixing unit capable of producing six tonnes of pre-mixing per hour of meeting the specific nutritional requirements of different animal species.
He added that the factory uses innovative technology, as the feed factory was equipped with the latest technology to improve efficiency and productivity, and the integration of robot systems to stack finished products on pallets is one of the prominent features of this project. He further noted that these robots simplify the packaging process which reduces the cost of packaging and ensures consistency and accuracy in filling.
The CEO of the Oman Flour Mills Company explained that the factory uses advanced control systems in the project, which regulate the production process and the operation of the entire factory.
He added that this level of automation allows for precise control and monitoring of ingredients and the mixing and production process as a whole, which leads to the production of high-quality feed at a superior level. Automated control systems also provide real-time data on production metrics, allowing for quick adjustments and effective decision-making.
He pointed out that the animal feed factory will supplement the efforts made to develop livestock, enhance self-sufficiency in feed, and improve the productivity and quality of local products through the localization and development of these industries to keep pace with the increased demand for these products in the local and regional markets, as well as reduce dependence on imports.
Haitham bin Muhammad Al Fannah, CEO of the Omani Mills Company, explained that animal feed factories are one of the main elements for the development of the agricultural and livestock sector in the Sultanate of Oman, as they contribute to improving productivity and quality, enhancing sustainability, self-sufficiency and food, and supporting the growth of the national economy.
