SKIOLD Video from feed mill project in New Zealand

Ratanui Farm in New Zealand

See how Ratanui Farm has gained a competitive advantage

Ratanui Farms has gained competitive advantages with the installation of a SKIOLD feed mill, customised for their specific needs.

Efficient and sustainable feed at Ratanui Farms

At Ratanui Farms in New Zealand, Andrew and Neil Manor are proof of the benefits of investing in a professional feed mill. With 640 hectares, 18,000 finishers, lambs, cattle and 1,100 tonnes of barley per year, the farm has achieved significant efficiencies by harvesting grain directly to their own silos and producing fresh feed every day.

The feed mill is installed by Central Silo Systems and based on SKIOLD's European technology and equipment. The entire system - from the SKIOLD disc mill to the precise control of ingredients - is fully automated and ensures high feed quality with low waste and minimum manual handling.

‘We can't talk highly enough of them,’ says Andrew Manor about working with Central Silo Systems. ‘We gave them a blank sheet of paper and a few months later everything was installed - we just had to press the button.’

The result is fresher feed, better animal welfare and lower costs. With SKIOLD's feed mill technology, Ratanui Farms has gained full control over the feed - from feed formulation and structure to quality and freshness.

Ratanui have realized three key economic benefits from their new feed mill solution:

  • Reduced need for labor
  • Saving money on feed purchases
  • Increased productivity

Andrew Managh explains in the video that his decision to purchase a feed mill solution from SKIOLD and our partner Central Silo Systems has provided him with three significant advantages.

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References and SKIOLD installations

Discover how producers around the world have optimised their production with SKIOLD solutions.

Here you can explore a selection of projects within feed mills, pig farm solutions, poultry production, grain cleaning and seed processing.

From small on-farm installations to large industrial projects, SKIOLD develops solutions adapted to the specific needs of each customer.

Feed mills

Discover our solutions for feed mills for pig production, poultry production and livestock production.

Our feed mill solutions include grinding, mixing, pelleting, automation and complete production management – helping producers achieve better feed quality, improved efficiency and greater control over their feed production.

Pig farms

Complete solutions for modern pig farms, including feeding systems, housing, climate solutions, animal welfare and digital farm management.

SKIOLD designs and supplies integrated pig production solutions that improve daily management, optimise workflow and create the best conditions for both animals and producers.

Grain cleaning and seed processing

SKIOLD solutions improve the quality of raw materials through efficient grain cleaning, classification and seed processing.

Our solutions help producers optimise grain quality, reduce impurities and prepare raw materials for improved feed production and agricultural use.

Poultry production

Solutions for poultry producers, from on-farm feed production to equipment and technologies that optimise feeding and production efficiency.

SKIOLD helps poultry producers gain better control over feed quality, production costs and daily operations through efficient and reliable solutions.

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