Secrets of successful business: can I sell sunflower cake?

Sunflower cake is obtained after processing of seeds - this is one of the few by-products of production that can be profitable to sell. That is why many are interested in processing this culture, because it is practically non-waste. Of the kernels of sunflower seeds, oil is produced, and cake and husk are used in animal husbandry, plant growing, construction and even in the production of biofuel.

Many businessmen have already realized that under certain conditions it is possible to achieve a sufficiently high profitability of the processing shops. For this, it is necessary to purchase high-oil varieties and sunflower hybrids, the yield of food products of which is at least 60%. The remaining waste will not be lost - they can also be sold. By the way, do not neglect the stage of cleaning seeds from husks, because it increases the yield of oil, and the accumulated husk can also be sold. But many enterprises refuse this, pressing oil from whole unpeeled sunflower seeds.

If you decide to do this business, the main thing is to find sales channels, both for oil and for by-products. With the sale of the main products, problems usually do not arise, but who knows what to offer sunflower cake, not everyone knows. First of all, it is in demand in livestock.

The content of protein and vegetable fat in it is higher than that of other cereals. That is why sunflower meal is included in the composition of mixed fodders: its use contributes to the rapid development of young animals and high productivity of grown-up animals. In birds, the composition of which he enters, there is an increase in egg production, in cows and goats - milk yields and fat content increase, and the growth of live weight increases.

Sunflower pods can be used daily, but you should know about the percentage of husks in it. If it is at least 14% of the total weight, it is best not to give the piglets up to 4 months and calves to six months of age. More adults will not be harmed by increased husk content. Cake can be given both in a dry, moistened form, and in the form of mixtures with different foods.

But it is so important in the diet not only because it has a high fat content (about 7%), fiber (up to 20%) and protein (more than 30%).

Sunflower oil cake is also rich in nitrogen-free substances, which contain more than 25% of it. Such a number of them helps to improve digestion, so that ruminant animals are easier to digest rough rusty grass or straw. The introduction of this additive charity affects not only the processing of food in the stomach and intestines, but also the metabolism in general, strengthening immunity and improving productivity.

Livestock farms are the main distribution channel for this by-product produced by cold-pressed oil production. But if you want to establish relationships with customers, then keep in mind that you must have a good sunflower meal. The price for it should be at the level of the market average. It can be raised only if the processing of seed is not neglected in your processing plant, and the amount of husk in the cake is minimal. In this case, it will enjoy additional demand, because it is useful for calves, pigs, rabbits, contributes to quick weight gain and health of kids.