0086-138 3838 9622RICHI MACHINERY has successfully completed commissioning of a 12-ton-per-hour goat feed production line in northern Morocco, supporting a regional livestock development initiative aimed at improving small ruminant productivity.
Goat farming plays a vital role in Morocco’s rural economy, particularly in semi-arid regions where goats are better adapted than cattle to local grazing conditions. However, traditional feeding practices often rely on inconsistent forage quality, limiting growth performance and milk yield.
To address these challenges, the customer partnered with RICHI MACHINERY to establish a modern compound feed facility capable of producing nutritionally balanced goat feed pellets using locally sourced grains and agricultural by-products.
Project Objectives and Market Background
Morocco has steadily expanded its livestock modernization programs, encouraging farmers to adopt formulated feed to improve animal health and production efficiency. The new plant aims to supply pelleted goat feed to surrounding farming communities while reducing dependence on imported feed products.
The project targets an output capacity of 12 tons per hour, producing grower and lactation formulas based on barley, corn, sunflower meal, wheat bran, and mineral premixes.
Feed Formulation and Process Design
Goats require diets with moderate fiber content and carefully balanced protein levels. Excessively hard pellets or overly fine grinding can negatively affect intake.
RICHI engineers designed the line to preserve structural fiber while ensuring pellet integrity. Key process features include:
- Controlled grinding to maintain appropriate particle size distribution
- Dual-shaft paddle mixing achieving CV below 5%
- Steam conditioning to improve starch gelatinization
- Adjustable pellet compression for optimal hardness
Oil addition systems are integrated to enhance energy density and palatability.
Equipment Configuration
The production line supplied by RICHI includes:
- Raw material receiving and silo storage
- Computerized batching system
- Water-drop hammer mill
- Twin-shaft mixer
- SZLH series feed pellet mill
- Counterflow cooler
- Vibrating screener
- Automatic packing system
The automation platform allows rapid formula changes and real-time production monitoring.
Installation and Commissioning
Equipment delivery was completed in October 2025. RICHI technicians arrived on site shortly afterward to oversee mechanical installation, electrical wiring, and control system setup.
Commissioning began in December, with trial production confirming stable operation at 12 T/H and consistent pellet quality.
Operator training covered formulation adjustment, pellet mill maintenance, and daily quality control procedures.
Regional Impact
With the plant now operational, local farmers gain access to standardized feed products, supporting improved animal performance and farm profitability.
This Moroccan project further strengthens RICHI MACHINERY’s presence in North African livestock feed markets.
