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For a Sustainable Food Future — FAMSUN Takes Responsibility

in China and AfricaSkretting Galapagos Feed Mill:

Moving Shrimp Farming ForwardNayong Poultry Supply Chain:

A Story about Poverty Alleviation, Economic Growth and Ecological Sustainability

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Industry Dynamics: A Short Glance

FAMSUN News

Technology

Product Update

Focus on China

Special

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Innovation Makes Life Better— FAMSUN Took 2019 Animal Feed & Nutrition Innovation Award home

For a Sustainable Food Future— FAMSUN Takes Responsibility in China and Africa

Worldfish-FAMSUN Event Set to Boost Aquaculture Growth in Bangladesh

FAMSUN Hosts Seminar in Vietnam on Aquafeed Tech

FAMSUN Commits to Collaborating for A Better Feed Future

Dietary Manipulation for Less Methane Output

FAMSUN PTZL5000 Vacuum Coater on Trials: Capacity up for Aquafeed Production

FAMSUN R140 Extruder: For the Humanization of Pet Food

Aquafeed Tech in China: Extrusion Leading to Sustainability

Nayong Poultry Supply Chain:A Story about Poverty Alleviation, Economic Growth and Ecological Sustainability

Skretting Galapagos Feed Mill:Moving Shrimp Farming Forward

SDG Acceleration: FAMSUN Donates A Feed Mill to Empower Taklamakan Farmers

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Integrated Solution Provider 54 MY View Vol.12, No.3

Sustainability emerging in agribusiness, key players make their commitments and actions. 12 new Agri technologies might be the feasible solutions for a sustainable food future. ASF continues to shape the world meat market. USA explores new pork export markets amid the U.S.- China trade war.

News

Industry Dynamics: A Short Glance

Large investments in 2019: The world's largest insect farm at Protix in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands

was opened on June 11, 2019. Aquafeed manufacturer Skretting commits to serving 5.5 million salmon

with Protix' insect meal incorporated into the feed. In France, insect producer Ynsect announced it had

been awarded a €20 million grant from the European Commission and a €3.7 billion European public-

private partnership to build an industrial-size facility. The new facility will enable Ynsect to multiply its

current production capacity by 50-times. Malaysia-based agri-food tech firm Nutrition Technologies is

expected to build biggest insect protein plant in Southeast Asia. The announcement was following the

recently conclusion of a Series A funding round. The new plant will produce over 18,000 tones of insect-

based feed ingredients and organic fertilizers every year.

ASF and global meat outlook: Setbacks and revives

The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) with its impacts on production, consumption and trade,

represents the most significant factor currently shaping the world meat market outlook for 2019.

World meat output in 2019 is forecast to drop by 0.2 percent to nearly 337 million tons, first declined

since 1996. Spread of the disease is largely behind the foreseen contraction of 4 percent in world pig

meat output, and contributes to the 2.8% anticipated increase in global poultry meat output. The impact

on bovine and ovine meats production is limited, with

both forecast to expand by less than 1%. In China, a 5%

contraction of total meat output is expected, with at

least a decline of 10% for pig meat and an expansion of

4.85% for poultry meat. In Australia, it will witness a small

decrease due to the slaughtering of sheep under drought

weather. Expansions are anticipated in all the major meat

producing countries, especially the United States of

America, Brazil, Mexico, India, the European Union (EU), the

Russian Federation and Pakistan.

Trade is forecast to increase 4.8% to 35 million tons in

2019, fueled by an expected sharp rise in imports by China.

Across the various meat types, world trade is forecast to

expand by more than 8 percent in the case of pig meat,

and by close to 4 percent in the case of poultry and 4

percent for bovine meat. China will rise its meat import by 20%, with an increase of 26%, 23% and 15%

for pig meat, poultry meat, bovine meat respectively. Elsewhere, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Viet Nam

and the Russian Federation are also expected to step up their meat purchases. The expected expansion

in world import demand is forecast to be largely met by increased exports from Brazil, the EU, the United

States of America, Thailand, India and Argentina. (Source: FAO, Food Outlook, May 2019)

Aquaculture and new ingredients

Global aquaculture production in 2019 is forecasted to reach 86.5 million tons, a continued growth of 4%. Supply remains limited for

some species, such as salmon and bivalves, but in other markets, such as shrimp, seabass and seabream, plentiful supply is pushing

prices down. Utilization of fish in feed, for example fish meal, is expected to declined by 14.2%. For aquaculture producers, while several

species are currently well supplied, a recognition of long-term demand trends will continue to drive investment and research into

alternative means of farmed fish production. (Source: FAO, Food Outlook, May 2019)

30 seafood companies were listed on Seafood Stewardship Index 2019. The Seafood Stewardship Index (SSI) was launched by the

World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) to describe the effects of seafood companies in the world on their commitments, transparency

and performance to meet the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It gives a non-biased assessment of the

operations of aquaculture companies from five areas: Governance and management of stewardship practices; Stewardship of the

supply chain; Ecosystems; Human rights and working conditions; Local communities. Top 10 companies ranking on the list include: Thai

Union Group, Mowi, Charoen Pokphand Foods, BioMar Group, Nueva Pescanova, Cargill Aqua Nutrition, Nutreco (Skretting), Mitsubishi

Corporation (Cermaq), Parlevliet & Van der Plas, and Austevoll Seafood ASA.

Insect for feed market is growing faster. Edible insects for animal feed market is estimated to reach US$ 267.9 million by the end of

2018 in terms of value, and is forecasted to reach US$ 2385.6 million by the end of 2029. Key players in this sector include EnviroFlight,

LLC, Ynsect, AgriProtein Holdings Ltd, Enterra Feed Corporation, Protix, Entomotech S.L., Kreca Ento-Feed BV, DeliBugs, Haocheng

Mealworms Inc, Entomo Farm, NextProtein, Beta Hatch, Nutrition Technologies, Hexafly Biotech, Entobel, HiProMine, InnovaFeed, Nusect,

Protenga, and Mutatec. In 2018, companies producing edible insects for animal feed received the largest investment. They are UK-

based AgriProtein, Dutch Protix, and the French company InnovaFeed and Ynsect, which produce mealworm in France, etc. (Source:

Persistence Market Research)


US pork export rebound in May, both volume and value reach 2019 highs. Pork exports totaled 217,999 metric tons (mt) in May,

steady with last year’s pace, while value increased 1% to $567.8 million – the highest monthly value total since April 2018. For January

through May, pork exports were still 4% below last year in volume (1.035 million mt) and down 10% in value to $2.57 billion.

From January to May, US pork export showed increase to Colombia, Chile and Peru in South America, achieved double-digit growth

in Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, while Honduras still its leading import market in Central America. Exports to

Oceania continue to climb, increasing 45% in volume (52,502 mt) and 30% in value ($138.7 million) from a year ago, achieving

significantly high result in both Australia and New Zealand markets. Rebound in Japan and China/Hong Kong offset slower pork

exports to Mexico. (Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation)

Ruminant: Greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions to address climate change challenge

As the global population grows from 7 billion in 2010 to a projected 9.8 billion in 2050, and incomes grow across the developing

world, overall food demand is projected to increase by more than 50%, and demand for animal-based foods by nearly 70%. Across

the various species, demand for ruminant meat is projected to grow by 88%.

The world generated 49.1Gt greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2010, of which energy sources (industry, buildings, transport)

accounted for 64%, agriculture and associated land-use change such as deforestation accounted for nearly one-quarter. Agriculture

has not been a major focus of emissions mitigation, other than as a potential source of carbon sequestration in soils. Yet farming

is a significant and growing source of emissions. Agricultural production emissions occur primarily in the form of methane and

nitrous oxide—trace but powerful GHGs—generated by microorganisms in ruminant stomachs, soils, and manure slurries. Ruminant

livestock—cows, buffalo, sheep, and goats—generate nearly half of all production-related.

To limit agriculture to its “fair share” of total allowable emissions in a world where global temperatures have risen by 2 degrees

Celsius, the agriculture sector must address the demand for 50 percent more food while reducing emissions by two-thirds from 2010

levels, and by 2050, the 20 percent of the world’s population who are high ruminant-meat consumers should reduce their average

consumption by 40 percent, or the ruminant supply chain should change the way it produces.

The potential solutions to reduce GHG emissions from ruminant production that listed on its WRI's actions menu are: Develop and

deploy feed additives (such as 3-nitrooxypropan) to reduce methane releases from ruminant animals; Use and advance different

technologies to reduce emissions from the management of manure in concentrated ruminant production systems; Develop and

deploy nitrification inhibitors (spread on pastures and/or fed to animals) and/or breed biological nitrogen inhibition traits into

pasture grasses. (Source: World Resource Institute)

Key players: Commitments to sustainability

Cargill announced BeefUp Sustainability Initiative on July 24. It committed to a 30 percent greenhouse gas

emissions reduction target across its North American beef supply chain by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. The

initiative will focus on four key areas: grazing management, feed production, innovation and food waste

reduction. The 30% reduction builds on the industry’s existing GHG efficiency efforts and will equate to

removing 2 million cars from U.S. highways for a year.

CPF is transitioning towards stress-free farms for animal welfare and healthier food. About 67.3% sow farms

of CPF in Thailand and 14.9% overseas will switch from individual stalls to group gestation pens in 2019 to

give the sows freedom to move and interact. The global transition will be completed by 2028. For layers,

cage-free housing is being piloted in Thailand, with the first batch of production from Wang Somboon farm

in Saraburi province being started in March 2019. Abroad, the company is implementing cage-free layer

farms in Taiwan and Cambodia at 12 and 50% of their production capacities, respectively.

12 Agri technologies worth investing for future

World Resource Institute lists 10 existing and emerging technologies on the menu of solution to feed nearly

10 billion people by 2050: plant-based meat-making; food preservation technologies; feeds to reduce a

cow’s methane emissions; compounds to keep nitrogen in the soil; nitrogen-absorbing crops; rice that

emits less methane; the gene-editing of crops; higher yield palm oil; algae-based fish feeds; solar-powered

fertilizers. In addition to that, two most promising technologies that receive large investment recent years

are: insect technology and cell-based meat culturing.


For a Sustainable Food Future

— FAMSUN Takes Responsibility in China and AfricaInnovation Makes Life Better

— FAMSUN Took 2019 Animal Feed & Nutrition Innovation Award home

FAMSUN News

The winners of the coveted innovation awards were announced during Victam

International, the feed industry trade show, taking place June 12-14, 2019 in Cologne,

Germany.

The Animal Feed & Nutrition Awards are awarded to the most economical, innovative

and revered equipment/ingredient/additive/process or service in the feed industry.

The winning product must be new and can make a significant contribution to the

manufacture of animal feed in terms of innovation, efficiency, profitability, safety or

sustainability. An independent panel of judges determined the winners from approved

applications for product innovations, based on stringent criteria.

FAMSUN won the award for its SWFL170 Vertical Pulverizer with the impressive energy

efficiency and productivity. The particle size reduction machine is designed with

unique convex cover and aspiration system to diminish resistance during grading and

discharging, which helps to avoid over-grinding and reduce power consumption. And

thanks to the innovative guiding-to-grind technology, the output of the pulverizer is

increased by 20-40%, by compared to the older equipment. The machine is designed

for aquatic feed production, including but not limited to the feed production for fishes,

shrimps, crabs and turtles.

FAMSUN at Victam International 2019

As one of the world's largest dedicated events for the animal feed processing industries,

Victam International 2019 attracted about 2,500 visitors worldwide. The integrated

solution provider FAMSUN showed its farm-to-table solutions from grain storage to feed

milling, animal farming as well as oilseed processing at the largest booth in the hall.

FAMSUN also was invited to share its latest extrusion technologies that help to boost

efficiency, safety and sustainability in auqafeed production at the 2019 Aquafeed

Horizons Conference, represented by Rob Strathman, the President of FAMSUN-USA

Design & Engineering. It was the third time that Rob made presentation at Aquafeed

Horizons Conference.

In the past few months, FAMSUN, as an important

participant and builder of local food security

systems, had joined the governments to make in-

depth insights into future challenges, pool wisdom

to discuss the affordable technical solutions and

innovations in creating a sustainable food future in

China and Africa.

Global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion

by 2050, up from 7 billion in 2010. There will be

56% food gap, nearly 600-million hectare land

gap, and 11-gigation greenhouse gas mitigation

gap existing between what was in 2010 and that

expected in 2050 for a sustainable food future.

Millions of farmers, companies, consumers and

every government on the planet, will have to make

changes to meet the global food challenge, and

the food system at every level must be linked to

climate strategies as well as ecosystem protections

and economic prosperity.

Events in China

Today, China feeds 20% of the world's population

on 7% of the world's farmlands. To accomplish this

feat, China paid a heavy price and facing harmful

soil, water and air states in the past. It is urgent

that China proactively consider how to achieve food security through

a balance of resource management, environmental protection and

sustainable agricultural development.

"Technologies and innovations can help to make possible changes in

reducing resource inputs, food waste, and increasing food productivity,"

FAMSUN Vice President said at the 2019 China National Grain

Technology "The 14th Five-Year Plan" Seminar that organized by the

China National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration during the

China Grain-Tech Week, taking place on May19-26 in Nanjing, China.

Grain storage silos, dryers, conveyers and other handling machines

that used after grain harvest and before distribution could prevent

waste and keep grain in good quality for a longer time comparing to

traditional sunshine drying and household storage. Leading processing

technologies could improve nutrition value, increase productivity,

and save time and resource input in feed, rice, edible oil and food

production. Good animal farming system cares about both ecosystem

and profitability... This is how FAMSUN technologies and solutions could

help to safeguard food security along the farm-to-table supply chain.

"We like to be very forward thinking in what we do," FAMSUN Vice

President said. "And we will continue to invest in R&D and create

breakthrough innovations to address future challenges."

The company also participated in The 2nd China Grain Trade

Conference held on June 21 in Zhengzhou and promised to support

customers with its global presence and resources.


Active in Africa

As an important local food security system participant and builder, FAMSUN has been active in Africa to transfer technologies,

develop experience, and expand cooperation in order to help more and more local people enjoy food security, nutrition and healthy

life.

This year it was invited to attend The Belt and Road Dialogue for China-Africa Cooperation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 30. The

dialogue was jointly held by the Mission of the People's Republic of China to the African Union and the African Union Commission.

Dignitaries from China government, AUC, and representatives from RECs, diplomatic corps, international organizations, businesses,

think tanks and media presented at the dialogue.

The first session of the dialogue was chaired by Mrs. Treasure Maphanga, former Director of the Department of Trade and Industry

of AUC. Mr. Li Xiangdong, the General Manger of FAMSUN Egypt Industry S.A.E., had in-depth discussions on the topic of trade

cooperation at the dialogue, he also shared "Chinese Experience" in safeguarding food security, and introduced the achievements

that FAMSUN had made with local partners along the agriculture value chain.

"We are very proud that the business we doing here is related to food system that nourishing people in Africa", Li said. "FAMSUN will

continue to work with local and international partners to overcome future food challenges."

The 2019 Bangladesh Aquafeed Technology Symposium and Training Course, co-organized

by Worldfish Bangladesh and the integrated solution provider FAMSUN, was held at

FAMSUN's headquarters from June 25 to 27. Twenty two representatives from 20 reputed

Bangladesh feed companies had broaden their understanding and experience in aquafeed

production in China.

Schedule of this event included courses and workshop tours. The participants were able

to review presentations carried out by experts from FAMSUN R&D, application and service

team, and management directors and nutritionist from China famous feed mills.

The topics covered are:

Drying Technology And Its Contribution To Lean Feed Production.

FAMSUN Extrusion Application And Quality Management Of Aquafeed.

New Technology In Shrimp Pellet Processing.

Choose Right Process To Make High Quality Aquafeed Products.

The Application Of 4M1E For Feed Plant Management.

Formula Strategies To Tackle Feed Cost Challenges

Attendees were also able to learn how the parts and machines such as ring die, screws,

extruder, dryer, etc. are manufactured, fabricated and well packaged for transport in

FAMSUN's workshops, and how they are well integrated into a system that could achieve

production objectives in feed mills.

The feed mill tour on the last day led to two famous plants: Jiangsu Yuehai Feed Co.—the

largest aquafeed mill in Asia, and Tiancheng Feed—the latest smart feed mill in China. The

former is of a production capacity of 110 tons per hour, while the later is of 90 t/h capacity

and is distinguished in supply chain management.

It was the second time that Worldfish Bangladesh and FAMSUN cooperated with each other

to delivered such knowledgeable event. This series event has achieved great technology

improvement for Bangladesh aquafeed industry, and will further benefit millions of people

who depend on fish for food and aquaculture for livelihoods there.

About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international, not-for-profit research organization that works to reduce

hunger and poverty by improving fisheries and aquaculture. It collaborates with numerous

international, regional and national partners to deliver transformational impacts to millions

of people who depend on fish for food, nutrition and income in the developing world.

Worldfish-FAMSUN Event, Set to Boost Aquaculture Growth in Bangladesh


Focus on aquafeed processing technologies

and market trends of seafood processing and

export in Vietnam.

FAMSUN, a technical provider of integrated

optimal solutions along the farm-to-table

supply chain, recently organized a seminar on

the latest aquafeed processing technologies to

100 attendees from 45 industrial key players on

July 18, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Vietnam is an important aquaculture market

in the world. The country saw an increase of

nearly 1 million metric tons of aquaculture

feed, contributing to the estimated 6% growth

of the Asia-Pacific region’s aquaculture feed

production in 2018.

Prior to presentations, a video of the largest

aquafeed mill by capacity in Southeast Asia—

the 60 t/h aquafeed mill project that FAMSUN

delivered to SAO MAI in Vietnam—was

displayed and showcased its impact on the

market. Chris Liu, FAMSUN Representative in

Vietnam hosted the seminar and introduced

the company's business in Vietnam and

International market.

The International Feed Industry Federation

(IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture

Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

held their 2019 Annual Meeting at FAO

Headquarters in Rome, Italy on October

3-4.

The meeting was officially opened by

Dr. Berhe G. Tekola, Director of the FAO

Animal Production & Health Division

and Dr. Daniel Bercovici, IFIF Chairman,

who welcomed delegates and reiterated

their commitment to this longstanding

partnership and agreed to continue to

strengthen their work together to tackle

the challenges facing the feed and food

chain.

Representatives from FAO, IFIF and IFIF

members AFIA (America), AFMA (South

Africa) , ANAC(Canada), ANDI (Colombia),

FeedLatina, FEFAC(Europe), IFIA (Iran),

JFMA (Japan),

SFMCA (Australia), SINDIRAÇÕES (Brazil),

as well as intergovermental organizations

and private operators in the feed and food

chain such as Cargill, Nutreco, Alltech,

Agrifirm, etc. participated the meeting.

Attendees discussed critical issues on

regulatory and international standards

FAMSUN Hosts Seminar in Vietnam on Aquafeed Tech

FAMSUN Commits to Collaborating for A Better Feed Future

Dr. NGUYEN QUOC TOAN, head of the Agro-

Product Processing and Market Development

under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural

Development, introduced Vietnam seafood

processing and exporting status in the first

half of 2019. He also made insights into the

trends and policies of Vietnam aquaculture

market in 2020.

Rob Strathman, President of FAMSUN Design

& Engineering in USA, showed how the

incorporation of best operation practices

in aquafeed extrusion help to improve feed

quality and feed performance in aquaculture.

Rob also shared his expertise on the most

attracted shrimp feed extrusion topic, from

feed formula to processing technologies.

Presentation on the latest shrimp feed pelleting

technology was made by Dr. Li Qingkai, Vice

director of FAMSUN R&D Institute. He shared

the success stories of FAMSUN K15X shrimp

feed pellet mills in CFP Vietnam and New Hope

through recording production data.

Global feed manufacturers such as CPF, CARGILL,

MASAN ,CJ, DE HEUS, and NEOVIA who operating

feed mills in Vietnam also attended the seminar.

for residues of approved veterinary

drug to ensure feed safety; sustainability

challenges; education, training and

capacity development; and antimicrobial

resistance.

FAMSUN was the only feed mill equipment

and processing solution supplier that

participated the meeting. As one of the

thriving forces behind China feed industry

and global feed and food supply chain, it

has promoted feed production in over 140

countries. According to Steven Shi, FAMSUN

representative and the General Manager

of FAMSUN Europe, the company has been

in charge of setting 27 feed industrial

standards in China, and it is dedicated to

delivering latest international feed safety

regulations and spreading good feed

manufacturing practices to everywhere it

doing business.

The two days’ meeting also allowed

FAMSUN to learn the latest market data,

well understand the demand of feed

companies, and the urgency of feed and

food supply chain to integrate resources to

address challenges in the future.

“To feed a population of 10 billion in

2050 is a big challenge, we need to

address together,” said Shi. “We all have

a responsibility for adding resources and

increasing collaboration.” He added.


Product Update

FAMSUN PTZL5000 Vacuum Coater on Trials:

Capacity up for Aquafeed Production ？

By Lu Mingshang

Field trials using several PTZL5000 Vacuum Coaters have proven their effectiveness and

have shown many product quality benefits in large-scale high-end aquafeed production.

Coating is an industrial process that uniformly applies either a liquid or a powder onto

the surface of a product of any possible shape or size to create new functional properties.

The introduction of vacuum coating systems into the aquafeed industry provided greater

flexibility for feed manufacturers to overcome product quality challenges that a typical

ambient coating system could not, such as achieving homogenous coverage at low-fat

inclusion levels, maximizing fat inclusion levels, and ensuring sufficient fat penetration that

avoids leaching of oils into the ponds.

Vacuum coating technology creates a sub-atmospheric pressure within a mixing chamber,

and then an atomized or even a molecular condensable vapor is injected into the chamber

to encapsulate each pellet with a thin film. Vacuum coating allows the application of oil,

fat, pigments, flavors, attractants, vitamins, and other liquid ingredients in this manner.

After a short mix cycle, the chamber pressure is brought back up to ambient levels. When

applicable, the dry ingredients can then be introduced. This is an important sequence, as

the oily film is often the adhesive that holds the dry powders onto feed pellets. Vacuum

coating brings improved coverge, palatability, and functionality to most feed products.

FAMSUN vacuum coaters

While making continuous improvements, FAMSUN has developed a series of vacuum

coaters with the latest innovations to meet the demanding requirements of the fast-

growing aquafeed market.

The PTZL vacuum coater (see Table 1), with excellent sealing performance, creates and

maintains a strong vacuum at a range from -950 mbar to 0 mbar and can achieve liquid

addition levels up to 36%. The vertical screw and the efficient spraying system work

together to uniformly expose the feed pellets to the atomized liquids. Also, the smooth

surface of feed contact parts and tight tolerances of the screw rotor and vessel chamber,

assure minimal wear or damage to pellets when mixing, and minimum residues when

discharging. An ABB controller ensures excellent liquid addition performance in terms of

accuracy, speed, and cycle-time. The FAMSUN PTZL vacuum coater is a flexible tool for the

production of a wide variety of high-quality products within a single production line.

The recent addition of the PTZL5000 vacuum coater into the product portfolio allows

FAMSUN to provide a whole range of coating performance from 4 t/h up to 15t/h.

Fig. 1 FAMSUN PTZL5000 Vacuum Coater

Fig.2 Aquafeed after coating

Field Trials have proven a greater capacity

With a designed volume of 5,000L, the PTZL 5000 Vacuum Coaters is the perfect model for large-scale aquafeed producers. Several successful field

trials were completed in aquafeed mills by FAMSUN experts to confirm its performance. These experts optimized the batch cycle times and other

parameters of each machine and were able to achieve excellent results for customers in terms of product quality, capacity, and process stability.

Products tested were marine tilapia and linnaeus in two separate feed mills in Guangzhou Province of China this July and August. For both plants,

feed pellets were extruded from 3mm die and coated with liquid in a PTZL5000 coater after drying. The difference between the two applications

was the required liquid addition level, which was 9.3% for linnaeus and 6.4% for the tilapia feed.

For tilapia feed, the low liquid addition level did not require a vacuum, thus enabled a short total cycle time of 222s for each batch of the coating

process. The production capacity reached was 16.2 t/h.

Production trials on linnaeus feed were conducted in an aquafeed mill in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province of China, this August. The new feed

mill included six FAMSUN PTZL5000 vacuum coaters for liquid application after drying. During initial production tests, a vacuum of 700-800mbar

and a total cycle time of 273s were the target parameters to coat a 1,200kg batch of feed. The initial capacity reached was 15.7 t/h. After some

optimization, the coating time per batch was shortened to 250s, and the sustained capacity of 17.28 t/h was achieved. See Table 2 for the

commissioning parameters.

Table 1 Technical parameters of PTZL Series Vacuum Coater

PTZL2000ItemModel

PTZL3000 PTZL4000 PTZL5000

Capacity (t/h)

Power (kW)

Effective volume (L)

Batching time (min)

Working vacuum (mbar)

Limited vacuum (mbar)

Pellet size (mm)

Pellet flow accuracy

Liquid adding range

Liquid adding accuracy

4-8

15+22

2,000

6

200

40

2-15

0.8%

1-36%

1%

8-12

22+22

3,400

6

200

40

2-15

0.8%

1-36%

1%

10-13

22+22

4,000

6

200

40

2-15

0.8%

1-36%

1%

12-15

37+22

5,000

6

200

40

2-15

0.8%

1-36%

1%

Table 2 Commissioning parameters of PTZL5000 Vacuum Coater

Marine tilapiaItemFeed for

Linnaeus Linnaeus

Die hole dia. (mm)

Bulk density (g/l)

Vacuum degree (mbar)

Feed weight per batch (kg)

Liquid addition ratio (%)

Coating time per batch (s)

Capacity (t/h)

3

360

1000

1000

6.4

222

16.2

3

370

800

1200

9.3

273

15.7

3

370

700

1200

9.3

250

17.2

The pellets from these trials were of uniform color, illustrating excellent coverage, see Fig.2. By reaching the target fat addition levels, a product

with proper nutrition and functionality was also achieved. Due to the PTZL5000 coater's advanced capacity, feed producers can save energy and

improve production capacity. In both field trials, the PTZL5000 outperformed expectations for efficient feed production.

Integrated Solution Provider 17

FAMSUN R140 Extruder: For the Humanization of Pet Food

FAMSUN introduces a pet food-exclusive extruder to help producers cater to the humanized pet care market.

Pet parents treat their fur-babies as family members and often project their lifestyles and purchasing behaviors toward their beloved cat

or dog. From vet-care, nutrition, treats, kennel boarding to grooming, toys, and even birthday parties, pet owners want their loved ones to

experience safe, happy, and healthy lives.

In 2018, undoubtedly driven in part by this humanization effect, the global pet care industry reached a value of more than 100 billion USD.

According to the American Pet Products Association, more than 67% of U.S. households include a pet, and interestingly the number of

households with pets has surpassed the number of households with children.

The population of dogs and cats is continuously growing, not only in Europe and North America but also in the emerging and developing

countries. As the middle class in developing countries expands, the adoption of dogs and cats is also quickly creating a new booming

market within these regions.

The promising pet food market

Pet food sales, the largest segment of the pet care market, reportedly grew at an average annual rate of 5.5% to 91 billion USD over the past

10 years ending in 2019 and may hit 115 billion USD by 2024, according to Euromonitor.

Worldwide production of dry pet food reportedly reached 26.63 million metric tons in 2018, rising about 1 percent above 2017 levels and

about 17.7% compared to 2015, according to Alltech's Global Feed Surveys. Production has particularly accelerated in the developing

markets of Asia-Pacific, China, Russia, Turkey, Poland, and Hungary in the past three years. Although the U.S. and Western Europe production

levels are growing at reduced rates, their total sales volumes are stilling climbing rapidly as a result of higher-priced products and

premiumization.

Pet food-only processing solutions

Due to the humanization trend, FAMSUN separated its pet food business from the feed division and consolidated it with the food division

about ten years ago. This structure change allows FAMSUN to develop and provide pet food processing solutions with the same standards

as that of human food.

Food safety, sanitary design, equipment reliability, production efficiency, and the technical elements of pet food design, such as, quality,

consistency, and taste, are all factors that FAMSUN includes when considering pet food processing solutions. R&D efforts continue to create

innovations necessary to meet the current and future processing demands of the premium pet food market.

Table 1 Main technical parameters of R140 extruder

Fig.1 RHP2800 High-Share Preconditioner

R140 Extruder: Tailor-made for pet food production

The metering and mixing of dry ingredients with meat slurries and other additives, differing end product standards, higher automation

expectations, and differing food safety requirements are just a few distinguishing factors that separate the design of pet food extruders from

aquafeed systems.

The FAMSUN exclusive pet food extrusion system, the R140, is optimized to improve operational efficiency, quality, and consistency of pet food

kibble using the innovative systems described in detail below:

Screw dia.

Main motor

Feeding bin motor

Feeder motor

Conditioner motor

Cutter motor

Oil pump motor

Capacity

Unit

mm

kW

kW

kW

kW

kW

kW

t/h

Index

140

250/315

2.2

3

15+30

7.5

3

5/6

Remarks

Standard configuration,250kW

TXPL120

TWLL24-140 (frequency-variable)

RHP2800

Frequency-variable

High-shear preconditioner

Applications using high inclusion levels of meat slurry always introduce

excessive amounts of water that can create large agglomerations of

unevenly hydrated and cooked material in the conditioner. Therefore,

special considerations should be taken into the design of the conditioner for

processing pet food.

The FAMSUN RHP2800 (Fig.1) high-shear conditioner is such an innovation

that was developed, especially for pet food conditioning. It increases beating

times and shearing effect and avoids the agglomeration problem. The evenly

distributed water and steam in the conditioner bring consistent conditioning

results. Also, with a twin-shaft same-diameter cylinder structure with variable-

speed control, the lower-pass conditioner allows producers to change shear

and mixing levels according to formulations.

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SME controller

Pet food formulations require special consideration in extruder barrels, too. Because of significant formulation differences among cat and dog

food diets, optimizing the structure of barrel and screws to meet the unique processing requirements of every product, FAMSUN has added an

SME (specific mechanical energy) controller onto the R140 Extruder. This unit enables producers to more easily control the bulk densities to their

target and provide favorable appearances that cater to pet owners' preferences.

The bulk density of pet food product is directly related to the SME input in the extruder barrel (see Fig.2 ). With an SME controller, producers no

longer need to shut down the machine for changing screws, pressure rings, or the opening area in the dies. Producers can process products in

a bulk density range of 30-60g/l without changing any other processing parameters of the machine as per the formulation. Thanks to an SME

controller, the simplified operation provides access to production automation with minimal human intervention.

Preconditioner waste control technology

Hundreds of kilos of raw material waste are generated due to a slow rise in feed temperature during each start-up of the conventional

preconditioner. This waste is discharged from a by-pass valve instead of entering into the extruder. Conditioning waste costs raw ingredients,

water (steam), energy, labor, and time. FAMSUN waste control technology can improve factory yields and resource efficiency to ensure sustainable

consumption and responsible production of pet food.

The novel conditioning technology, with high-shear conditioning, and the multi-point temperature monitoring system, can cook food mash with

high levels of meat thoroughly before it enters into the extruder. Also, the FAMSUN R140 Extruder provides preheating and heat preservation

solutions for conditioning so that the temperature of feed mash can rise to the expected level soon after the start-up. The quick-start, waste

control technology helps eliminate waste, creates a clean production environment, and is proven to be a great saver of time and labor.

Automatic control system

FAMSUN's R140 pet food extruders integrate the latest computer technologies with the latest process control hardware to give producers more

significant control over production efficiency and product quality. Highlights of the automatic control system include:

A press to start/stop: The automatic control system stores the processing parameters of the best production practice for each formulation.

When pressing the button of Auto Start, production starts automatically under a specific procedure using the optimized processing parameters

developed for each formulation. This approach allows the operator to reach the product quality targets rapidly, and then they only have to make

minor tweaks to the system from there. Then they only have to press the Auto Stop button to complete production at the end of the run.

SME, kWh/t

Bulk density, kg/m3

Fig.2 The relationship between SME and bulk density

Process parameter management: This functional module stores all parameters and run data for each production run of each formulation,

which ensures consistent product quality across the different shifts. Also, the parameter management procedure helps to eliminate the

operational differences between operators.

PWC control: This module helps achieve stable preconditioning performance for all formulations with minimal raw material waste. The data

of the best preconditioning practice is stored within this module for later recall at the beginning of each production run.

The double-PID control applied for metering ingredients brings precise control and rapid reaction for pet food production. When the

production requires a capacity of 5 t/h or less, double-PID control can help the R140 extruder reach the preset target capacity within 15s.

Elsewhere, steam and water application is controlled automatically when the output changed.

The production parameter curves are displayed on the touch screen in real-time, and historical production data can also be reviewed or

traced back by operators easily so that it is possible to make further optimization and improvements on product quality and operation

efficiency.

Food safety is always the top priority.

Pet owners and government regulators will continue to focus more and more on the safety and health of food they buy for their dogs and

cats. Mechanically and structurally, the R140 extruder is designed to meet food safety standards. All food contact parts are from stainless

steel and alloy materials with a fine finish to remove niches, and where necessary, parts are designed for quick access for thorough cleaning

to avoid food build-up and contamination.

The petfood exclusive R140 extruder has proven successful for many recent pet food projects in China. The machines installed in Anhui and

Hebei (see Fig.3 and Fig.4), for example, can produce premium- and consistent- product quality at a capacity of 5-5.5 t/h (main motor: 250kW

at 82-87% of full load).

Fig. 3 One of the latest pet food plants in Anhui, China Fig. 4 One of the latest pet food plants in Hebei, China


The donation includes all equipment and accessories of a 10,000 t/y processing line, as well as all technical

supports from machine installation to processing line commissioning, operation training and production

management.

The new feed mill, named as "Fengyuan Feed Mill" with Chinese meaning of "assistance feed mill project from

FAMSUN", is located at Langan, a small village at the southern edge of Taklamakan Desert of Xinjiang Uygur

Autonomous Region of China. The warm temperate and extremely dry climate here brings only 48.2mm rainfall a

year but an evaporation of 2,450 mm. The extreme environment leaves little arable area, and farmers who depend

on agriculture for livelihood here are extreme poverty people.

FAMSUN has endeavored to provide aids to farmers in the least developed areas in China and other countries

where it doing business. The commitment it made to Langan Village is part of a targeted poverty alleviation

project that led by Xinjiang government with the aim of boosting animal farming to improve farmers' incomes.

Giving top priority to end poverty

When talking about this donation, FAMSUN Chairman Fan Tianming said: "No poverty is the first goal of UN's

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards a better world for people and our planet by 2030. We are glad to

be part of the people who can change the world and make the SDGs a reality." He also emphasized that FAMSUN

would like to provide the best of its ability and give the top priority to help end poverty everywhere in the forms

of technologies, equipment, solutions, services and other resources.

Construction of the feed mill was started on the August 1, 2019, and it was officially opened on August 20,

ten days in advance of its schedule, with both production capacity and product quality reach expected goals.

Actually, from plant layout and processing solution design, equipment manufacturing, logistics to installation,

commissioning and formally opening, FAMSUN only took a cycle of less than three months to bring the project

into being. Excellent FAMSUN engineers were appointed to ensure the project is completed as related standards

and regulations required. Their expertise also help to accelerate the investment into local economy growth.

The feed mill now can produce balanced food for multiple animal species bred in this area, such as donkeys, sheep

and geese. Mehmet Abra, a young farmer in this village talked about his animal farming expansion plan on the

opening ceremony. "Thanks to this advanced new feed mill, I have no longer worried about quality feed supply to

my livestock. " Abra said.

SDG Acceleration:

FAMSUN Donates A Feed Mill to Empower Taklamakan Farmers

are glad to be part of the people who can change the world and make the SDGs a reality.

Project

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The largest shrimp feed mill of Skretting is on track to boost shrimp farming

in Ecuador and the neighbor countries with high-quality and responsible

produced feed products.

Taking the advantages of aquaculture resources and the good resistant

genetics of local shrimp species, Ecuador has grown to be the largest farmed

shrimp producer in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most important

shrimp exporters in the world. Shrimp farming in Ecuador is expected to reach

700,000 MT in 2021 with a CAGR of 11.3% since 2015, according to the Global

Aquaculture Alliance's GOAL 2019 survey.

The spectacular growth of Ecuador shrimp farming industry is supported very

closely by feed manufacturing industry. With local background and leading

global expertise, Skretting Ecuador is one of the feed companies that power

Ecuador shrimp farming industry at the very beginning of its development to

today's thriving.

Invest in new capacity

Committing to the fast- and sustainable growth of shrimp production

in Ecuador and the neighborhood countries, Skretting Ecuador in 2017

announced the construction plan of a new state-of-the-art, shrimp -specific

feed mill with an annual capacity of 470,000 tons in Guayaquil.

The feed mill now is being constructed in carefully planned phases. Shrimp

feed production on the four FAMSUN SJPS265 extrusion lines at the first phase

has been streamlined to the expected quality and capacity early 2019. Each line

Skretting Galapagos Feed Mill:Moving Shrimp Farming Forward

Trails, evaluations and appraisals have proved that extruded diets is

by far the best option for moving Ecuadorian shrimp farming forward.

Extrusion has greater level of versatility and flexibility in processing

complex formula. It provides increasing potential for producers to

cut cost and reduce "fish-in, fish-out" by using more cheaper plant-

based alternatives and other new ingredients. Extruded feed, after

detoxification under high-temperature high-pressure treatment, is

safer and healthier for shrimp gut and can ensure good survival. It

also achieves higher feed conversion rate for shrimp thanks to the

favorable water stability and high starch gelatinization level. In other

words, extruded diets can help farmers produce more premium-

quality shrimp products with less feed input and fewer pressure on

environment.

Latest extrusion technologies can improve operation efficiency and

sustainability for feed producers, too. Innovative add-ons such as

density controllers installed in the new plant allow Skretting to change

production flexibly to meet the requirements of shrimp in different

growing phases. The plant currently produces shrimp feed in two sizes:

1.6mm and 1.9mm. It is possible to produce feed as small as 0.6mmn

on these lines for future market demand.

Collaboration creates innovations and accelerates changes.

Sharing the same purpose, FAMSUN and Skretting will continue

to work together in research and application of latest feed

processing technologies, develop antibiotic-free feed and other

innovative feed solutions, and help farmers feed the future

sustainably.

now produces eight tons of premium feed per hour. Two

other new lines now are under-constructed and at their

end construction phase. The subsequent construction

plans for another five extrusion lines would be phased

gradually in the coming years.

Besides providing advanced processing equipment

and technologies, FAMSUN delivers this project by

collaborating with Skretting and its local partners.

Designers, experts, engineers from all sides closely

collaborate with each other, and apply the best practices

from their other projects around the world to build

this state-of-the-art feed mill. The project also creates

about 150 job opportunities for local people during its

construction.

Extruded feed, the best option for moving shrimp

farming forward

Ecuador has earned a reputation as a source of safe and

sustainable shrimp on global export market, especially

after the industry launching the Sustainable Shrimp

Partnership initiative. However, competition has been

fierce in recent years. Farmers are increasingly seeking

new cost efficiencies as well as ways to grow the

industry sustainably, and feed producers have to make

innovations constantly to create new solutions and tools

to help farmers achieve their goals.

Innovation is the core of Skretting's values. The company

have make great progresses in using new and alternative

ingredients to develop clever diets that help improve the

growth, health and nutrition of shrimp while reducing

farming cost and limiting the impact of feed on farming

water as well.


Technology

Dietary Manipulation for Less Methane Output

Not only from an environmental standpoint, but also to improve

rumen function and performance of the cow, it is important to mitigate

methane production.

Methane, a product of rumen fermentation which is eructated by the

ruminant, can result in a loss equivalent to 8-10% of the energy intake of

the animal which could otherwise be utilized for productive purposes. The

following is a review of the feeding strategies that can be adopted to achieve

these targets, along with the points to consider when choosing a given

strategy.

Hay-to-concentrate ratio

A study was conducted to examine the effect of hay-to-concentrate ratios

at the same crude protein content (12%) of diet on methane production in

goats. The 5 levels of hay-to-concentrate ratios were 90 to 10 (H90), 75 to 25

(H75), 60 to 40 (H60). 45 to 55 (H45), and 30 to 70 (H30), which approximately

met maintenance energy requirements. Methane production per unit DM

intake increased with a rise in the ratio of concentrate intake to hay intake

until H45. However, the ratios of methane energy loss to ME intake were

similar. These results imply that if ME intake of goats is at a maintenance

energy level, daily methane production is not influenced by the hay-to-

concentrate ratio. In another study, lactating cows were fed 1 of the 3 levels

of roughage to concentrate ratios: 70 to 30 (R70), 50 to 50 (R50), or 30 to 70

(R30). High concentrate diet reduced both methane production per unit DM

intake and the ratio of methane energy loss to ME intake compared with low

concentrate diet. Therefore, in lactating cows, it is important to increase the

ratio of concentrate to total diet in order to reduce daily methane production

CP content of diets

Shown in Table 1 is the effect of crude protein (CP) content on methane

production in goats fed a maintenance energy level diet.

The 4 levels of CP content were:

1. 4% (CP4).

2. 7% (CP7).

3. 9% (CP9),

4. 12% (CP12).

By Dr. Salah Hamed Esmail

Methane production per unit DM intake and the ratio of methane

energy loss to ME intake increased with the rise in CP content of

diets from CP4 to CP9. However, the difference between CP9 diet

and CP12 diet was not clear. These tendencies also agreed with the

results in dry cows. However, when animals were fed sufficient CP

above the maintenance energy level, daily methane production was

negatively related to daily CP intake.

Fat supplement

The addition of fat to the ruminant rations appears to be an

efficient and easy way of reducing methane production and hence

alleviating the negative effects of methane on energy efficiency,

rumen fermentation, and animal performance. The effect of fats

on methane production may, however, vary depending on the fat

source (Table 2), and may be attributed to the bio-hydrogenation of

unsaturated fatty acids in the rumen, promotion of propionic acid

production, and prevention of protozoa activity.

Methane, a product of rumen fermentation is eructated by the ruminant. Photo: Henk Riswick


Potential role of the seaweeds

Seaweeds such as Ulva sp., Gigartina sp., and G. vermiculophylla are

used at the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts as feed sources for

livestock during periods of feed scarcity. This is due to their richness

in organic minerals, complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins,

volatile compounds, pigments, and bioactive substances with broad

biological activities. Additionally, they effectively reduce rumen

methane production without any detrimental effect on the other

rumen fermentation parameters (Table 3). The effect of seaweeds

may, however, vary depending on the substrate used. That is, the first

2 species (Ulva sp. and Gigartina sp.) are more effective in reducing

methane production when used with grass hay at 25%, while the

third (G. vermiculophylla) is effective only when used with corn silage

at the same rate.

Herbs and herbal extract

Herbs and herbal extracts such as neem (Azadirachta indica), garlic

(Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), kadukka (Terminalia

chebula) and Amla (Emblica officinalis) contain secondary metabolites

such as lignin, tannins, terpenoids, volatile essential oils, alkaloids,

etc. They have anti-microbial activity and inhibit rumen microbial

growth in a very specific way and hence can be used for selective

amelioration of rumen fermentation especially methanogenesis.

Moreover, herbs or their extracts are unlikely to produce any residual

effects in the animal products as they are organic and have been used

for centuries by the human race without adverse effects.

Exogenous enzymes

Enzymes, such as cellulase and hemicellulase, are currently used in

ruminant diets. When properly formulated, enzymes can improve

fibre digestibility and animal productivity. Enzymes that improve fibre

digestibility typically lower the acetate-to-propionate ratio in the

rumen, ultimately reducing methane production.

Microbial feed additives and probiotics

The use of acetogenic bacteria as microbial feed additives along with

some anti-methanogenic compound may be effective in methane

inhibition. Probiotics such as yeast cultures are used to stimulate

bacterial activity in the rumen. The probiotics have been shown to

stabilise rumen pH, increase propionate levels and decrease the

amount of acetate, methane, and ammonia production.

Ionophores

Ionophores such as monensin and lasalocid, are generally used as feed additives in order to improve the efficiency of digestion in ruminants.

These ionophore antibiotics are carboxylic polyether compounds produced by various strains of Streptomyces, e.g. Monensin by S.

cinnamonensis and lasalocid by S. lasoliensis. Monensin is moderately active against gram-positive bacteria, certain mycobacteria, and coccidian,

while lasalocid is specifically active against hydrogen-producing bacteria and results in higher propionate production which in turn is related to

low methane production.

Conclusions

Several nutritional strategies have been studied and developed to mitigate enteric methane. The choice of which one to adopt should be based

on its capacity to reduce methane emissions associated with the economic viability and animal performance.

• An increasing proportion of the hay to concentrate ratio will mitigate methane production and hence improve livestock productivity but at

the same time is too costly for ruminant feed. Proper chopping of the roughage material may provide an alternative solution when the supply of

concentrate is limited.

• Another thing that needs to be considered in selecting the appropriate method to reduce methane emissions, is its effect on the livestock as

an entire system rather than only the rumen fermentation. For example, it is unwise to reduce methane production by reducing the supply of

protein, the case in which there will be negative effects on livestock productivity and health.

• Fat supplement is an interesting option but animals will reject the diet if it is too high in fat due to its inconvenient smell.

• Seaweeds have a great potential in reducing methane production, but the substrate to be used with them should be considered. Some of these

weeds can be effective when used with silage, while others are effective only when used with hay.

• Enzymes and microbial additives are effective means of mitigating methane production in the rumen.

• Ionophore antibiotics are also effective in reducing methane but the banning of such products is important to consider.

(This article is from Diary Global )

Dr. Salah Hamed Esmail holds a PhD in animal science at Kansas State University, USA. He worked

as livestock expert, technical consultant and assistant Professor of animal production at several

Universities. He currently is patent expert in the agricultural sector and an enthusiastic writer.

Dr. Salah Hamed EsmailIndependent freelance journalist


Focus on China

Aquafeed Tech in China:

Extrusion Leading to Sustainability

China is the global leader in aquaculture production and

aquafeed manufacturing. According to FAO, the country

produces about 50 million metric tons of aquaculture fish

(equivalent) and accounting for 60% of global production

in 2018. The prosperous industry is supported by modern

compound feed industry with 15.7 million tons of aquafeed in

2018, which holds 39% share in global aquafeed production,

according to Alltech's Global Feed Survey 2019.

Though it only saw an increase of 1 percent in production,

China aquafeed industry has been undergoing tremendous

changes in the past five years in the terms of processing

technologies, feeding species and environmental regulations,

in order to address future challenges in growing production

and sustainable development.

A technology transition is undergoing

China extrusion aquafeed market has expanded rapidly since

2015, particular in East and Central China. Production in some

feed mills even doubles in 2018. The expanding aquaculture

area drives the market to growth, however, the another factor

and the most important one is that extrusion lines are going

to take the place of pelleting lines in aquafeed processing in

order to achieve high-quality premium products.

According to a survey of FAMSUN—the China-based, global

supplier of feed machinery and plants, a total of 450-500

extrusion aquafeed lines have been installed by the end of

Extrusion aquafeed, with its advantages in processing efficiency, farming productivity, little waste and

environmental-friendly performance, is expected to have a promising future in China. The farming of

grass carp in Central China, for example, consumes about 1 million tons of feed every year, of which only

100,000 tons are produced by extrusion technology. As to the species such as crab, crucian crap, etc. that

most farming with pellet feed in East China , there is more room for growth.

Progress towards sustainable aquaculture

Billions of people in China depend on aquaculture for their livelihood and protein food resource. They

consume more fish than before as the modern aquaculture industry has grown to meet more demand.

Given its importance to the nation's economy growth and people's food security in the future, and

in order to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people with limited resources, China

government take urgent actions to increase efforts and interventions to promote the sustainable

development of aquaculture. Most of the actions are involving in increasing productivity of farmed fish

while minimizing air, water pollution, as well as fish diseases and resources consumption.

The Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Work Plan During the 13th Five-Year Period released

at the beginning of 2017 makes clear regulation on the energy consumption of different operation

levels, from the whole country to the breakdown in provinces and businesses. High energy consumption

projects must not be approved, or the number of such projected shall be limited. Meanwhile, the Action

Plan for Prevention and Control of Water Pollution implemented since 2015 starts to get good results. In

addition, policies are introduced to reward sustainable intensification.

Starting from 2018, enterprises, institutions and other producers and business operators that discharge

taxable pollutants directly into the environment shall pay environmental protection tax, according to the

Environmental Protection Tax Law of the people's Republic of China. The law, however, also includes tax

deduction and exemption terms and conditions for operations and businesses that taking measures to

reduce their impacts on environment. For example, waste-water treatment, discharging not exceed the

national and local standards, the recirculating of water, etc.

2016 in China, with more than 230 lines in South China, and over

170 lines of which are installed in Guangdong Province. In Central

China, Hubei and Hunan provinces alone account nearly 60 lines,

and the number increased to nearly 100 lines only one year later at

the end of 2017.

The common freshwater farming species (i.e. bighead, grass carp,

sliver carp and mud carp) in China that used to be fed with pellet

feed now is likely to be raised with extruded feed. Taking the

above mentioned Hubei and Hunan provinces as an example, the

volume of extruded feed for farming the four major freshwater fish

species is increased to 200,000 metric tons from 100,000 tons in

2016. Additionally, as the farming of special aquatic species scaled

up to meet growing market demands, for example, the farming

of California bass in Guangdong province, yellow crocus in Fujian

province, and river crab in Jiangsu province, as well as the caryfish,

Pelteobagrus fulvidraco and Rana nigromaculata that broadly

farmed in China, aquaculture industry is in need of more extruded

aquafeed.

Mi Changyu, an extruder expert from FAMSUN who making studies

on China aquafeed market and customer demands, introduced that

most existing extrusion lines are in the capacity range of 5-10 tones,

while the new built ones usually have a larger capacity that up to

15 tones. Mi also said that, twin-screw extruders have become more

popular than single-screw extruders because of high flexibility.

Currently, the 5-tons single-screw extruder accounts for about 10%

market share, while the 5-tons twin-screw extruder accounting for

20-30%, the 10-tons for 50-60%, and 15-tons for 10%. Most new

inquiries from customers is about 10-tons extruder.

aquafeed industry has witnessed a technology transition from pelleting to extrusion towards rising productivity and improved environmental performance in the past five years.

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The rise in energy conservation and emission reduction as well

as environmental protection generates new needs for adaptable

innovations and solutions.

Innovate to address challenges

In China, manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners along

the aquaculture value chain are preparing to bear responsibilities

and working together to take actions. Aquafeed manufacturers

have increased investment in the treatment equipment of

exhaust gas, odor and waste water, while feed machinery

suppliers provide them more accesses to environmental

improvements.

"Both the United States and China will implement more stringent

environmental regulations in future, " said Rob Strathman, "

It is urgent now to adopt improved technologies to address

challenges". Bob is an expert on feed extrusion technology

and the President of FAMSUN-USA Design & Engineering.

When he accepting an interview on China Feed Expo 2019 in

Nanning, China, in April, he described the development trends.

He also introduced FAMSUN's efforts, from single machines,

feed production lines to whole plant solutions, in regarding to

environment protection, sustainable resources consumption and

improved operation efficiency.


Extruder and H176 Extruder are designed with great

improvements in dust control. For example, the seal

performance of the conditioner and bypass is improved

greatly to ensure best conditioning effect on feed mash,

while minimizing dust and odor emission with no steam

discharge. The steam recirculating system also provides

access for the reusing of thermal energy and water

resources.

Improved operating efficiency creates new

productivity

The rise in farming of special aquatic species such as

crayfish, pelteobagrus fulvidraco, black bass, frog, etc.

makes new requirements to aquafeed manufacturing in

terms of production efficiency and product quality.

As a matter of fact, FAMSUN has made continuous

improvements on its aquafeed extruders in past years.

The SME online adjustment technology, for example, is

an innovation that allows the extruder adapt to different

formulas flexibly.

It can help to produce products in different bulk

densities, expansion levels and gelatinization levels

without shutting the machine down for configuration

adjustment. Such technology improves machine

performance in production stability and efficiency, while

reduces working intensity for operators. In addition, with

patented conditioner, aquafeed produced by FAMSUN

extruder can have an improved gelatinization level up

to 98%. The products are hardly to be separated into

fines when soaking in water. This is good for maintaining

good water quality for aquaculture.

Moreover, innovations contribute to distinguished

operation convenience, automation level, and

performance stability and efficiency for FAMSUN

extruders, and result in lower production cost, better

operating efficiency and increased productivity. Damage

to equipment is reduced and wear parts are able to

For aquafeed mills, the removal of unpleasant odor from

fishmeal ingredient is important for them to be environmental-

friendly. The latest odor removal solutions provided by FAMSUN

adopt proper dust control equipment to filter the exhaust air,

remove dust particles and protect both inside (people) and

outside (environment) of the workshop from being impacted.

With high-efficient filtering clothes, optimized exhausted

volume, and aspiration system with good seal, particular at

where the machines and ducts connect to each other, FAMSUN

solutions can achieve no dust emission for feed mills. Rob also

emphasized that the odor removal solutions are based on five

technologies: plasma, biological filtration, adsorption, chemical

separation, and thermal oxidation. In addition, FAMSUN has

business partners all over the world and can provide customers

with more equipment choices.

Besides dust control and odor removal equipment, there is

great potential for feed mills to discover the environmental

protection functions of an extruder. "The trend is clear." said

Mi, the extruder expert from FAMSUN. According to him, the

company innovates on their extruders and the latest H156

have a service life twice time than in the past. For

production capacity, it usually can be increased by

10-15% with the same attached motor size and feed

formula.

The H176 Twin-Screw Extruder that debut at China

Feed Expo 2019, for example, is innovated and

designed base on the principles of lean production

and optimized operation. Constructed with more

reliable mechanical parts, the extruder can run stably

for a long time without downtime. Additionally, the

full automatic control system maximize production

capacity, maintain product in consistent quality,

while reduce the generation of waste and simplify

operations. The H176 Twin-Screw Extruder can have

a capacity up to 20 tons/h.

"We can help our customers bring operational

efficiency to world-class levels, from about 60

percent to 85 percent." According to Rob, there

are four stages for digital production: 1. The most

basically is the use of a computer; 2. Automatic

production; 3. Preliminary intelligentization by

combining with data acquisition technology; 4.

Digital production 4.0. The China feed industry

currently is still in the first or second stage. If it can

reach the third stage as what the United States

already in now, its productivity and competitiveness

will be improved dramatically.

FAMSUN is now developing digital innovations

and solutions for feed mills. From machines to

production lines and plant management, the

latest automation, digitization and intelligent

technologies enable FAMSUN customers to achieve

further improvements in competiveness, operation

efficiency and productivity.

60% 85%

to

Efficiency: improved from

Special

Nayong poultry supply chain:

A Story about Poverty Alleviation, Economic Growth and Ecological Sustainability

An Ecological Poultry Supply Chain Program designed in 2017 has lifted more than 75,000 rural people out of poverty in Nayong County, Bijie

City, Guizhou Plateau of China.

Most of the world's poverty population are living in rural area. The situation is similar in China. In Nayong, one of the poverty-stricken counties

in the mountainous regions of Guizhou province in the southwest China, a population of 240,000 or about 27% of the total population is

poor people. The situation has improved since a native poultry industry promotion related targeted poverty alleviation program being

implemented in this area in 2017.

China's Targeted Poverty Alleviation provides tailored measures to individuals and individual households to ensure that targeted poor

population receive the assistance they need through the development of local industries, education, and healthcare. The so called "Gunshanji"

poultry program is one of such measures that designed for Nayong county by developing a full supply chain of native ecological poultry

products to meet the consumer demand of high-end market, so as to boost local economy, provide employment, and help poor people and

families out of poverty.

By Ada

Leading by Guizhou Yongyuan Raw Animal Husbandry Co., a 98.3% government-owned company, the

program has attracted massive investment and business partners within two years. The project is going

to invest in a supply chain including an ecological feed mill, a native poultry breeding farm, 80 indoor

chicks farms, 1800 outdoor-raising mountain farms, a slaughtering and cold-chain logistics center, a

cooked food plant, and retail stores as well as sales networks. It targets to produce 30 million slaughtered

birds a year, and lift 75,000 people out of poverty in 2019. As the program progressing, an ecological

poultry supply chain has emerged.

A poultry ecosystem starts from safe feed

The feed mill that produces premium ecological feed for native poultry is built on an area of 200mu.

Accommodating three FAMSUN K20 pelleting lines and a 2 tones per batch powdery mixture line,

the facility is able to manufacture 300,000 tons of feed initially and can supply 15 million birds a year.

Capacity expansion is possible as local farming scale up in the future.

The 23.18m high-rise steel silo cluster includes 12 raw material silos and 8 finished product silos, the

total storage capacity is of 14,400 tons. "Most of our raw ingredients and feed products are safely kept in

the silos after receiving or before loading to bulk transport trucks," Tang Feng, the construction general

manager of feed mill and slaughtering plant introduced proudly in front of the silos. The feed mill also

provide feed in bags that processed on five bagging lines. Product bags are stacked by three FAMSUN

palletizing robots, handling capacity of each set is 750-800 bag/h.

"In order to produce safe poultry from safe feed, we apply ecological formula to produce feed, which is

mainly composed of corn, soybean meal, bran, fishmeal etc. It is free of antibiotics and drugs," Tang said.

"All the processing equipment and systems are kept in good order and are controlled by the latest plant

automation system."

According to Tang, ecological feed is the kind of feed that has the benefits of avoiding chemical residue

in downstream poultry products, namely eggs and meat, enabling the taste to be fresh and fragrant, and

further eliminating chemical residue in poultry manure, that would protect soil and water system nearby

the farms from pollution.

The feed mill is completed on schedule in March 2019, with a construction period of less than six months.

It will provide 50 job positions for trained labors from poor families.


Photo: The 300,000 tones/year ecological feed mill, construction completed in March 2019 by FAMSUN



Modern technologies to help native

poultry thrive

The Nayong native "Gunshanji" poultry

refers to the premium Chinese poultry

varieties: Wumeng black-bone chicken and

Weining chicken. Such poultry are raised

by nature. They are free to run, eat, rest, and

excrete as needed on the mountains and

can fully express their natural behavior from

generation to generation. The freedom

lifestyle and the healthy ecologic raising

environment contribute to their safe, healthy

and delicious qualities and make them

popular on high-end consumer market.

In order to scale up native poultry production

to boost local economy and reduce poverty,

Nayong poultry industry is carefully designed

to maintain its ecological features. Primary

breeders are carefully selected with the

assistance of breeding professors from China

Agricultural University, and parent stocks

breeding are supported by relevant national

laboratory platform. Modern incubators are

introduced to improve egg hatching quality

and efficiency. Day-old chicks are raised in

indoor farms following strictly standards

from feeding to daily care, so that they are

healthy and strong enough to grow out in

wild mountain farms after 60-day old.

The modern breeding farm for Nayong's

native Wumeng chicken is built on an area of

185 mu. It can stock 5,000 primary breeders,

125,000 parent layers, and provide 12 million

day-old chicks to indoor raising farms a year.

Slow-growing outdoor mountain farms

for better poultry health and welfare

Each occupies an individual mountain with

an investment of 600,000 RMB, the outdoor

farms are built on the mountains with an

altitude over 1,800 m. The locations are well

selected to ensure plenty space for birds to

feel free to live on their natural behaviors,

and enough distance far from other poultry

operations. These farms are nearly total

isolation. For each farm, there is only one

of China," Tang Feng said proudly. "We provide employment priority to labors from poor families in

nearby relocation sites. It will increase their family income at least by 360,000RMB a year."

Completed by the cooked and ready meal "central kitchen"

The "central kitchen" is operated by Baifengting Restaurant Chain, a company focuses on the research

of Chinese food culture, the development of popular chicken dishes, and the production of cooked

food and ready meal packaged products, as well as sales networking.

In Baifengting's "central kitchen", chefs take the advantages of Nayong native chickens to develop

various delicious dishes, such as the spicy chicken, self-heating chicken soup, mixed chicken in

chili sauce, etc. The mass-production that makes these dishes into ready-to-eat packaged foods

depending on their six cooked food processing lines. The processing capacity of this plant is 50

million birds a year.

Guo Juan, the chairwomen of Baifengting, looks positive to the future of Nayong native poultry

industry chain. "Our raw chickens are sourced from high mountain farms. They are green, healthy, and

pollution-free," Guo said."And our cooked products are innovated to response to fast pace lifestyle

that requires essential nutrients and ready-to-eat foods." The company sales their products in

supermarkets, retail stores and restaurant chain. "We also take the advantages of China's fast-growing

on-line marketplaces, e-stores, as well as express delivery businesses in order to expand our market

share and create more satisfied consumers." Guo added. Totally, the "central kitchen" cooked food

plant is able to employ more than 500 trained labors from poor families.

Photo: The 185 mu native poultry breeding farm, construction completed in March, 2018.

Photo: Luo Zhanying, 53 years old, feeding broilers in an outdoor mountain farm.

Photo: One cooked chicken product of Baifengting.

Photo: Tang Feng, general manager of the feed mill construction accept interview in front of steel silos.

access to reach. It makes bio-security easy to

implement. There is basically no visitors, and

workers should take effective disinfection

measures before into and after get out of

the individual farm. Birds are raised from

their 60-day to 120-day in these farms

under unified management standards and

operation manipulations before rearing.

Low-density, cage-free, slow-growing,

suitable temperature, good air quality, and

ecological feed ... the high animal welfare

environment gives birds great freedom and

enrichments. They are free to move, interact,

and enjoy their healthier life in both mental

and physical. Healthy broilers produce better

quality meat. The slow-growing outdoor-

raising farming mode definitely will promote

consumers' health and satisfaction.

Many women and elders like Luo Zhanying

work in the mountain farms after training.

The 1,800 outdoor mountain farms, once

completed, will provide directly jobs to over

5,400 poor households and benefit more

than 25,000 poor people in other forms.

The largest poultry slaughtering and cold-

chain logistics center in southwest of

China

The slaughtering and cold-chain logistics

center covers on an area of 285 mu nearby

the ecological feed mill. The complex

includes independent workshop for each

slaughtering process from broiler unloading,

stunning, bleeding, scalding to plucking,

neck slitting and foot removal, evisceration

line, washing chilling, draining and freezing.

In addition, there are two quick freezing

warehouses and 3 freezing warehouses

for accommodating 1,600 tons of poultry

meat products. With streamlines and semi-

automatic production, the plant can process

30 million birds a year. Meanwhile, the cold-

chain logistics system can ensure the fresh

native poultry products keep their fresh

and nutrition to destination marketplaces,

restaurants, and consumers' homes.

Besides management team and technical

specialists, the complex can provide more

than 400 working positions in its full capacity.

"It is the largest of its kind in the southwest


Nayong's native poultry supply chain, as

a new industrial chain that designed and

supported by China's Targeted Poverty

Alleviation Program, is progressing towards

prosperity in align with United Nations'

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It

targets to end poverty hand-in-hand with

strategies that build economic growth and

address a range of social needs including

education, health, social protection, and

job opportunities, while tackling climate

change and environmental protection.

No Poverty

There is a saying in China which says it is always

better to teach a person who are hungry to fish

than to give him some fish. As of March 2019,

about 3,400 million RMB has been invested in

Nayong's native poultry program, of which 2,500

million RMB comes from the fund of National

Targeted Poverty Alleviation Program.

Different from granting cash money directly to

poor individuals and households, the capitals

are invested in the construction of feed mill,

breeding farm, slaughtering and cold-chain

logistics center, and as the supporting fund of

collective economy such as mountain farms.

These facilities and operations could create

sustainable economic growth and increase the

incomes of poor individuals and households by

providing job and other livelihood opportunities

along the poultry production chain.

Poor families covered by a specified mountain

farm could receive a bonus from every bird sold

by the farm. Households that transfer mountain

land use rights to poultry farm are subsidized

every year. They are also encouraged to plant

forage on other barren mountain lands and

sold them to biological feed mill as one of the

important ingredients. These lands used to be

wastelands because of low yield. In all forms,

Nayong's native poultry program is aiming to life

75,000 people out of poverty.

Zero Hunger

With 30 million birds a year, the barren, low-yielding

mountainous Nayong county makes new contribution

to China's food security system and helps reduce its

reliance on meat import. Front-to-end, from ecological

feed that free of drug and antibiotics, to animal-

friendly farming as well as reduced waste cold-chain

logistics and value-added cooked food production

and distribution, Nayong native poultry project

unlocks new avenues for poor mountainous areas

towards prosperity.

Good Health And Well-Being

Like young people in other rural area of China, strong labors in Nayong

used to go out and earn money in big cities. As the native poultry supply

chain developed, local economy is driven to growth and employment

is fueled, more and more young people return home to work. Their left-

behind children now are accompanied by parents in their growth and

education. And their staying elders now can obtain proper care by families.

This is important for building happy families and social well-being.

Quality Education

People who work for the native poultry industry, man

or women, young or old, are provided with professional

training on new livelihood skills, no matter which links

of the supply chain they involved in, the feed mill, farms,

processing plants, distribution center, or forge planting,

and no matter what position they work for, production,

sales, management, logistics, or other jobs.

Gender Equality

Most employees of the 80 indoor chick farms and 1,800

mountain farms will be staying woman or elders like

Luo Zhanying. This project enables women-led poultry

farming in Nayong to thrive by increasing family

incomes, creating an organized chicken production

system and building market linkages.

Clean Water And Sanitation

Nayong is reducing the burden on freshwater utilization by increasing the

efficiency of poultry supply chain. Waste water recycle and treatment measures

are implemented in industrial operations. While in outdoor farms, the application

of biological feed helps to protect the water systems nearby.


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Decent Work And Economic Growth

Nayong's poultry industry creates education, training, and

employment opportunities across supply chain. The program

is also helping rural villages to build collective economic

mountain farms and household egg-laying farms to improve

income.

Responsible Consumption And Production

With a ecological blueprint, Nayong aims to build

a 100% transparent, traceable and sustainable

poultry supply chain with the support of IOT.

Climate Action

From feed mill, poultry farms to poultry slaughtering

and cold-chain logistic center as well as cooked food

processing plant, all operations along the supply

chain are required to follow strict waste management

regulations in terms of water, air, animal manure and

other solid waste. Emission from feed mill is controlled

to ultra-low. The low-density, cage-free, outdoor

farming reduced energy consumption in poultry

production. Poultry mature is used as compost for

agriculture. It also promote the planting of over

60,000 mu forage on the barren mountain lands.

Life On Land

The supply chain has always given due consideration to the

importance of environment and biodiversity conservation across all

the operations, starting from site selection, the operational sites must

not be located in conservation areas in accordance with regulations

and with no net expansion of current agriculture lands and forest. The

outdoor farms are built on barren wastelands on the mountain. There

is merely modern facilities in these farms, and biological feed for

poultry leaves no chemical in the land. Potential impacts of farming

activities are regulated, and actions are taken to conserve and restore

natural resources within and outside the operations. Poultry can enjoy

their freedom in an nature environment of improved health and

animal-welfare.


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offices, agencies and 20+ local partnership companies ensures

that our global reach extends around the world and provides a

neighborhood link to our customers.

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ways that:

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To bring leading technologies and solutions;

To improve food and nutrition security;

To share resources what we have;

To be a reliable partner of local industry;

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To take up social responsibility.

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