0086-138 3838 9622RICHI MACHINERY has completed shipment of a 4-ton-per-hour chicken manure organic fertilizer pellet production line to Upper Egypt. The equipment will serve poultry operations in the region looking for practical solutions to what has become a pressing environmental challenge: the disposal of accumulated poultry litter.
Addressing Poultry Waste Challenges
Egypt’s poultry sector has expanded considerably over the past decade, with large concentrated farms now operating throughout the Nile Valley. These operations produce substantial volumes of manure that, if stockpiled or improperly handled, can contaminate groundwater and generate ammonia emissions affecting local communities.
The customer, a diversified agricultural company with existing poultry operations, recognized an opportunity. Rather than treating manure as a disposal problem, they aimed to convert poultry litter into commercial organic fertilizer suitable for vegetable and fruit cultivation—crops that feature prominently in Upper Egyptian agriculture.
RICHI provided a turnkey solution integrating composting, granulation, and drying, covering the entire conversion process from raw manure to finished bagged product.
Process Design and Equipment Scope
The production line includes several integrated stages:
- Manure crushing system for breaking up compacted litter and removing larger aggregates
- Compost fermentation layout with windrow turning capability to accelerate biological stabilization
- Organic material grinder for consistent particle size reduction prior to pelleting
- Dual-shaft mixer for blending composted material with binders and optional nutrient additives
- Organic fertilizer pellet mill equipped with corrosion-resistant materials to handle the abrasive nature of manure-based feedstocks
- Rotary dryer to reduce moisture content to storage-stable levels
- Cooler and screener for temperature reduction and particle size classification
- Automatic bagging system for finished product
Designed output capacity is 4 tons per hour under continuous operation, though the system can run at reduced rates during initial commissioning while operators gain familiarity.
The fermentation stage is particularly critical. Proper composting eliminates pathogens and weed seeds while stabilizing the organic matter—essential steps for producing a product that meets agricultural safety standards. The pelletizing stage that follows transforms loose, dusty manure into uniform, easy-to-handle granules that flow through standard fertilizer application equipment.
Factory Acceptance and Logistics
All equipment underwent factory testing prior to shipment, with particular attention to the pellet mill’s performance on simulated organic feedstock. Seven containers were loaded and dispatched in January, with arrival expected at the customer’s site in mid-February.
RICHI will deploy field engineers to supervise on-site installation and commissioning once civil works are completed by the customer’s local contractors. Operator training will follow, focusing on fermentation management and pellet mill die selection for organic materials.
Agricultural Benefits
The finished fertilizer pellets will provide slow-release nutrients to local farms, improving soil structure through organic matter addition while reducing reliance on imported chemical fertilizers. For the customer, the project creates a new revenue stream from what was previously a cost center—waste disposal.
