Hydroponic Green Fodder Machine
Overview
Green fodder availability to dairy farmers has become increasingly difficult. Green fodder provides required nutrients and minerals for milk production and health of dairy animals. The feed cost is about 70 to 75% of the total milk cost, where green fodder contributes 35% total input feed. This situation has caused dairy owners to look for alternative methods of quality green fodder production.
The Hydroponic Green Fodder Machine grows seed to feed in just 7 days, using a soil-less or aquatic-based environment. Hydroponic growing uses mineral nutrient solutions to feed the plants in water, without soil. This system is highly accepted by farmers owing to its extremely low operating cost.
Why Choose Hydroponic Fodder? Grow 100% organic, pesticide-free green fodder in just 7 days with minimal water, space, and labor. Year-round production regardless of weather conditions.
Our Hydroponic Solutions
Advantages
- Durable UPVC Structure
- Water recycling – only 2 Litres/KG of fodder
- Automatic operation of water spraying
- Suitable for small farmers (25–100 Kgs/Day)
- Indoor placement or mid-temperature alternative
- Highly low cost production
- Ready to use in 7 days
- Food grade Trays
- Small space required
Key Features
- Grows fodder in 8 days (125 kg – 10 K per day)
- Takes less space (1200 kgs/sq.feet)
- Less water consumption (1-2 litres/day per kg of seeds)
- Less electricity (7-30 units/day)
- 365-day production throughout the year
- No fungal/bacterial growth due to UV light & Ozoniser sanitization
- Unskilled labourers can operate the system
- No need for tractors and expensive equipment
Hydroponic vs Land vs Net Shade System
Compare the advantages of hydroponic green fodder production with traditional methods:
| SL. NO. | HYDROPONIC GREEN FODDER | LAND/AGRICULTURE BASED | CONVENTIONAL NET SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Requirement: Negligible – 8x7.5x8 feet produces 36,500 Kgs/year | Requires huge land – 1000 sq ft produces only 7,200 Kgs/year | Requires almost same space as hydroponic |
| 2 | Availability: Available throughout the year | Not available throughout the year, only once or twice | Available throughout the year but weather-dependent |
| 3 | Investment: One-time investment | More investment required every time | Investment required every time |
| 4 | Weather Effect: Weather neutral – controlled environment | No control over weather – output is satisfactory | No control – fungus and bacteria can affect crop |
| 5 | Water Requirement: Very less – 1-2 ltrs/kg/day | Requires about 500,000 Ltrs or more per crop cycle | Requires almost same water as hydroponic |
| 6 | Labour Requirement: 2 labourers for 1 ton/day | More labour required for tillage and chaff cutting | More labour compared to hydroponic |
| 7 | Harvesting & Transportation: Much easier and cost very less | Higher cost, time-consuming, chaff cutters required | Easier and low cost, requires separate set up |
| 8 | Input to Output Ratio: 7 times – 18 kg input = 126 kg output | Depends on weather – output satisfactory but takes long time | Depends on weather conditions |
| 9 | Organic/Inorganic: 100% Organic – no pesticides | Grown with pesticides – becomes almost inorganic | No pesticides used |
Key Features of Fully Automatic System
Low Water Consumption
Only 1-2 litres per day per kg of seeds
Low Electricity
Only 7-30 units per day depending on machine
365-Day Production
Year-round production regardless of outside environment
UV & Ozoniser Sanitization
No fungal/bacterial/microbial growth
Unskilled Labour
Unskilled labourers can operate – 2 hrs/day for 365 tonne
100% Organic
Grown without pesticides – 100% organic fodder
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hydroponic fodder is ready to use in 7 days from seed to feed.
The system uses very less water – only 1-2 litres per day per kg of seeds. The water recycling system ensures efficient usage.
Yes, hydroponic fodder is 100% organic as it is grown without any pesticides, herbicides, or soil. The system uses UV light and Ozoniser for sanitization.
The Low Cost Unit produces 25–100 Kgs per day. The Fully Automatic Machine can produce 125 Kgs per day (10 K per day), with larger capacities available.
