November 13, 2013

Cargill India to build US$15.8-million cattle feed mill in Punjab

Cargill India will construct a INR100-crore (US$15.8 million) cattle feed plant in the Malwa belt in Punjab, with a production capacity of 75,000 tonnes per annum, to cater to the cattle and dairy industry in Punjab and Rajasthan

Top management of the company conveyed this message during a meeting with Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, in New Delhi.

The Cargill management revealed its desire to design a high-quality cattle feed processing plant and marketing unit for corn, besides investing in milk sector with increased production, improved quality and export opportunities. Chaudhary said the company was jointly procuring wheat with Markfed in the Moga District and was keen to expand its base in other districts also.

Cargill started operations in India in 1987, and the company presently employs more than 2,000 employees working in offices and plants across the country. The company currently operates four feed mills in the Southern part of the country, and two feed mills in the North.