Investment & Cost Center

Feed Mill Cost Guide — equipment, automation and total project CAPEX.

Benchmark feed mill investment from compact on-farm mills to industrial pelleting plants. We source comparative quotes from leading feed mill manufacturers worldwide.

5 tph to 60+ tph
Pelleting & mixing
Silos & intake
Full automation

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What drives feed mill CAPEX

Throughput (tph), pelleting vs mash, level of automation, silo capacity, intake design and bagging vs bulk loadout. Automation and silos can double a base equipment quote.

Investment ranges

5 tph farm mill: USD 400k–900k. 20 tph commercial mill: USD 1.5M–3M. 60 tph industrial pelleting mill: USD 6M–14M+ turnkey including civil works, silos and automation.

ROI for integrated producers

Self-milled feed typically saves 8–15% vs commercial feed for integrated poultry operations — delivering 3–5 year payback on mid-scale mills.

1. What equipment do you need? *17 options

2. Type of poultry *

3. Project type *

3b. Project stage *

Tells suppliers how mature the requirement is and how to structure their quote.

4. Estimated CAPEX / procurement value (USD)

Select the bracket that best matches your allocated or anticipated budget. This helps us route the RFQ to suppliers with the right project capacity.

4b. What are you looking for?

Pick all that apply.

4c. Preferred suppliers or brands (optional)

If you already have suppliers or equipment brands in mind, list them (comma-separated). We benchmark them against comparable qualified alternatives — vendor-neutral, no lock-in.

4d. Preferred technical specification (optional)

House size, climate zone, production target, equipment standards, Incoterms, warranty terms, or any must-have scope items. The more specific, the more comparable the quotes.

4e. Target quote submission date (optional)

When do you need supplier proposals back? We align outreach and reminders to this date.

5. Expected decision / award timeline

6. Where & how big?

6b. Farm size

6c. Equipment details (optional)

7. Your contact details *

💬 Anything else? (pick all that apply)

💰 I'd like to explore project financing (equipment, turnkey, or expansion).

📝 Project description (optional — helps suppliers quote faster)

Free for buyers · Supplier-paid model · No obligation · Human-assisted sourcing

Most buyers receive initial supplier matches within 24–72 hours.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does a feed mill cost?

A 5 tph farm mill typically lands at USD 400k–900k equipment. A 20 tph mill: USD 1.5M–3M. A 60 tph industrial pelleting mill: USD 6M–14M+ with full automation, silos and intake.

What's included in a turnkey feed mill?

Process design, raw material intake, grinding, mixing, pelleting, cooling, bagging or bulk loadout, silos, automation, civil works and commissioning.

What's the ROI of an on-farm feed mill?

Vertically integrated producers commonly save 8–15% on feed cost vs commercial feed, typically delivering 3–5 year payback on mid-scale mills.

Is financing available for feed mills?

Yes — feed mill equipment is a common candidate for export-credit and equipment-leasing programs through our partner network.