This is a project regarding a dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine in Nigeria. A large-scale feed mill located near Kaduna recently invested in a dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine from RICHI Machinery. The mill supplies high-protein feed to regional dairy farms and commercial beef operations, aiming to improve animal performance and product quality.
This is a project regarding a dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine in Nigeria. Nigeria has a rapidly expanding livestock industry, with growing demand for high-quality feed in both dairy and beef cattle sectors.
A large-scale feed mill located near Kaduna recently invested in a dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine from RICHI Machinery. The mill supplies high-protein feed to regional dairy farms and commercial beef operations, aiming to improve animal performance and product quality.
Prior to this investment, the feed mill relied on manually chopped grasses, local hay, and scattered grain supplementation. This method was time-consuming and inconsistent, leading to uneven feed quality. To improve efficiency and meet rising demand, the customer decided to purchase a standalone CZLH350 grass pellet machine.
Name:
dehydrated alfalfa pellet mill
Country:
Nigeria
Date:
2025
Capacity:
1.0-1.2 T/H
Model:
CZLH350
Main Motor Power:
37 kW
Raw Materials:
Alfalfa hay, Sorghum stalks
Pellet diameter:
4-10 mm
The purpose of this single machine is to produce consistent dehydrated alfalfa pellets, which can later be integrated into a larger alfalfa pellet production line with additional equipment such as mixers, grinders, and packaging units.
Nigeria’s growing production of alfalfa in highland regions like Jos Plateau and Kaduna makes pelletized feed a promising venture, offering the potential to supply both local and regional markets efficiently.
For this project, the feed mill uses a 100% grass-based mixture:
These raw materials are pre-dried to maintain a moisture content of 10-12%, optimal for pellet production. The CZLH350 dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine was chosen based on local feed requirements and operational scale:
| Ring Die Diameter | Main Motor Power | Breaker Feeder Power | Forced Feeder Power | Pellet Diameter | Output Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 mm | 37 kW | 2.2 kW | 0.75 kW | 4-10 mm | 1.0-1.2 T/H |
The resulting pellets are tailored for dairy cows and beef cattle, providing adequate fiber for rumen health while being easy to store, transport, and feed.
The primary role of the dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine is to convert loose hay and stalks into uniform, dense pellets, offering several benefits:
In this Nigerian feed mill, the pellets are primarily used for:
The machine can accommodate slight adjustments in raw material ratios, allowing the mill to experiment with additional forage or grain supplementation depending on seasonal availability, ensuring consistent nutritional profiles year-round.
The process begins with rectangular and round bales of alfalfa hay and sorghum stalks being pre-shredded to a manageable size. The mixture is fed into the CZLH350 dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine, where the ring die compresses the fibers into pellets. The forced feeder ensures consistent material flow, avoiding blockages or uneven pellet formation.
After pelleting, the feed passes through a cooling system, which reduces temperature and moisture content. This step ensures pellet durability and extends shelf life, making the feed suitable for long-term storage or transport to regional farms. The end product provides uniform pellets with high protein content and optimal fiber for ruminant digestion.
All RICHI machinery is shipped from Qingdao Port, China, using sea freight. For Nigeria, the delivery port is Lagos Port, the primary gateway for imported industrial equipment. From Lagos, the machinery is transported by truck to the feed mill near Kaduna.
RICHI provides guidance for customs clearance, inland transport, and safe unloading. This ensures the machine arrives on time, undamaged, and ready for installation, even in regions with complex logistics. Proper handling during transport also preserves machine precision and guarantees immediate operational readiness.
RICHI Machinery provides full support for smooth integration and operation:
Following installation, the Nigerian feed mill reported a 25% increase in feed production efficiency and significant labor cost reduction. Cattle performance improved, with dairy cows producing more milk and beef cattle achieving faster weight gain, validating the machine’s efficiency and consistency.
Pelletized alfalfa feed is rapidly gaining popularity in Nigeria due to:
The success of this standalone dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine demonstrates that medium-scale feed operations can produce high-quality feed, maintain consistent nutritional value, and expand production as market demand grows.
| Model | Main Motor Power (kW) | Breaker Feeder Power (kW) | Forced Feeder Power (kW) | Ring Die Diameter (mm) | Pellet Diameter (mm) | Output (T/H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZLH350 | 37 | 2.2 | 0.75 | 350 | 4-10 | 1.0-1.2 |
This alfalfa grass pellet machine provides reliability, energy efficiency, and flexibility, ideal for feed mills producing alfalfa pellets for multiple types of livestock.
Investing in a dehydrated alfalfa pellet making machine has allowed this Nigerian feed mill to modernize operations, enhance feed consistency, and improve livestock performance. With RICHI Machinery’s professional installation, training, and after-sales support, customers can confidently produce high-quality, uniform pellets.
For feed producers in Nigeria or other African countries seeking efficient, nutrient-rich alfalfa pellets, RICHI Machinery offers a trusted solution, whether starting with a single machine or building a complete feed production line. The machine not only improves feed quality but also optimizes labor efficiency and operational scalability.
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