Cattle Dung Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant

With the growth of the livestock industry, cattle dung has become one of the most abundant organic waste materials in agriculture. Instead of being treated as waste, it can be transformed into valuable organic fertilizer through modern composting and granulation processes. Building a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant not only helps solve environmental pollution problems but also creates economic opportunities for sustainable farming.

Henan LANE Heavy Industry provides complete solutions and equipment for converting cattle manure into high-quality organic fertilizer efficiently and economically.

The Potential of Cattle Dung as Organic Fertilizer

Cattle dung is rich in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and beneficial microorganisms. When properly treated and composted, it becomes a nutrient-rich material that improves soil fertility, enhances microbial activity, and increases crop yield.

However, raw cattle dung contains moisture (up to 80%) and harmful pathogens. Directly applying it to farmland can damage crops and pollute water sources. Therefore, processing it through a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant is essential for safe and efficient utilization.

Advantages of Establishing a Cattle Dung Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant

Setting up a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant offers multiple environmental and economic benefits:

• Waste Recycling: Transforms livestock waste into eco-friendly fertilizer.

• Soil Improvement: Enhances soil structure, water retention, and aeration.

• Crop Productivity: Provides balanced nutrients and improves yield quality.

• Economic Return: Generates profit through fertilizer sales and waste management savings.

• Environmental Protection: Reduces methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

As more countries promote sustainable agriculture, cattle dung fertilizer production is becoming an important part of the circular farming economy.

Raw Material Preparation and Fermentation

The first step in building a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant is raw material collection and pre-treatment.

1. Raw Material Collection: Fresh cattle manure is gathered from dairy farms or feedlots.

2. Moisture Adjustment: To ensure effective fermentation, the moisture content is adjusted to around 55–60%. Materials such as straw, sawdust, or rice husk are often mixed to balance the carbon-to-nitrogen (C/N) ratio.

3. Fermentation Process:
   Using a crawler type compost turner or wheel type compost machine, the material is regularly turned to provide oxygen and maintain uniform temperature (55–65°C).
   The fermentation period lasts about 15–20 days, during which harmful bacteria and weed seeds are eliminated.

4. Compost Maturity: The finished compost is dark, odorless, and rich in humus — ready for further processing into powder or granule fertilizer.

Fertilizer Production Process

After composting, the material enters the main processing section of the cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant, which can produce powdered or granular fertilizer depending on market demand.

1. Crushing and Screening

The fermented compost is crushed by a semi-wet material crusher to achieve fine uniform particles. Impurities are removed using a screening machine.

2. Mixing

To enhance fertility, additional materials such as humic acid, bio-organisms, or trace elements can be added in a horizontal or vertical mixer.

3. Granulation

If granular fertilizer is desired, materials are processed using organic fertilizer granulating equipment such as:

• Rotary drum granulator

• New type organic fertilizer granulator

These machines ensure uniform, round granules suitable for packaging and transport.

4. Drying and Cooling

Granules are dried in a rotary dryer to reduce moisture to about 10–15%, then cooled using a cooling machine.

5. Screening and Packaging

Finished products are screened for size consistency, then packed using automatic packing scales into 25–50 kg bags.

LANE Heavy Industry designs complete cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant layouts with capacity options from 1 ton/hour to 10 tons/hour, ensuring efficient and stable operation.

Cost and Investment Analysis

The total investment for a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant depends on capacity and automation level:

Capacity	Estimated Cost (USD)	Plant Type
1–2 t/h	$25,000 – $45,000	Small-scale organic fertilizer line
3–5 t/h	$50,000 – $85,000	Medium-sized production line
10 t/h+	$120,000 – $200,000+	Fully automatic industrial plant

Operational costs mainly include electricity, labor, and raw material collection, but the payback period is usually less than 2 years thanks to strong demand for organic fertilizers in developing markets.

Global Market Potential

As the demand for organic food and sustainable farming increases, the market for cattle dung fertilizer is expanding rapidly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Countries like India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Kenya are actively encouraging livestock waste recycling projects. Governments offer subsidies and policy support for organic fertilizer plants that reduce pollution and create rural jobs.

This global trend makes the cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant not only a profitable business but also a key contributor to environmental protection and agricultural modernization.

Why Choose LANE Heavy Industry

Henan LANE Heavy Industry specializes in complete organic fertilizer production lines, offering turnkey solutions for manure processing projects.

Our advantages include:

• Rich experience in international installation and training

• High-quality, durable equipment with low maintenance cost

• Customized designs based on raw material and local climate

• Full technical support — from composting to packaging

LANE has successfully exported organic fertilizer plants to Indonesia, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Southeast Asia, helping clients transform cattle dung into sustainable agricultural value.

Conclusion

Establishing a cattle dung fertilizer manufacturing plant is one of the most effective ways to achieve waste recycling and agricultural sustainability.

It not only turns livestock waste into profitable fertilizer but also contributes to soil restoration and environmental protection.

With advanced technology and customized equipment solutions from LANE Heavy Industry, farmers and investors can easily convert cattle manure into high-quality organic fertilizer, supporting the green development of modern agriculture.

For more details, please feel free to contact us.

Henan Lane Heavy Industry Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

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