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Danish entrepreneur builds state-of-the-art feed factory in the heart of Uganda
In the midst of the lush but infrastructurally challenged Ugandan landscape stands a striking example of Danish entrepreneurship: the Kamp Feed feed factory.
Behind the project is Danish farmer and entrepreneur Gorm Pedersen, who has established a modern and efficient feed production from absolutely nothing - on bare land and without access to water, electricity or roads.
Today, Kamp Feed produces around 6,000 tonnes of feed annually. But the capacity can go much further - as much as 14,000 to 16,000 tonnes, says Gorm Pedersen, who sees great potential in the growing demand for quality feed in the region.
From bare soil to high capacity - It all began as a classic pioneer project
- There was literally nothing when we started," says Gorm Pedersen.
The first task was to provide water by digging a handmade well, and then he established power supply via generators and solar cells.
The factory was built with Danish technology and know-how, but adapted to Ugandan conditions. The production lines are built with equipment supplied by SKIOLD - including two disc mills, two mixers, weigh hoppers, mineral aggregates and the advanced control system FlexMix Pro.
- "We chose to build two parallel lines so we can always keep production running - even if one line goes down. It's a long way to spare parts when they have to be brought in from Denmark," he says.
Local motorbikes as a supply line
Raw material sourcing is in itself a study in local customisation. Much of the raw materials used in production arrive not in lorries - but on motorcycles, known as boda boda.
On arrival, the raw materials are weighed - sometimes up to 60 tonnes at a time - and analysed. Samples are sent to Makerere University in Kampala, among other places, to ensure quality. The raw materials then go through the entire process in the feed factory: from cleaning and storage in silos to mixing and pelletising.
Self-build with Danish persistence
But it's not only production that bears the mark of Danish initiative. The factory buildings themselves are also the result of hard work and practical ingenuity.
- ‘We welded all the rafters ourselves and produced our own concrete blocks in specially designed moulds,’ says Gorm Pedersen.
Even the logistics had to be rethought.
- "We have introduced a pallet system here at the factory. It's not something you see very often in Uganda," he says, noting that the actual loading is still done manually.
The feed factory includes two large raw material silos - each of 2,000 cubic metres - imported from Turkey and with space for up to 1,500 tonnes of grain in each..
Between Denmark and Uganda
Despite his strong commitment to Uganda, Gorm Pedersen also runs a construction company in Denmark.
- ‘I travel to Uganda about five times a year to keep an eye on operations,’ he says.
The story of Kamp Feed is not just the story of a feed factory - it is an example of how Danish technology and entrepreneurship can establish real, long-term solutions in developing countries. With roots in Danish agriculture and an eye on Africa's potential, Gorm Pedersen doesn't just build factories - he builds for the future.