...there are no shortcuts to success. Growing fodder in a controlled manner for your animals is insurance for the investment you have in your livestock, and in their well being.

The patented methodology behind the FodderTech System will work anywhere in the world where power and water are available. This is an intensive, alternative method of producing fodder

How we see The FodderTech fodder production system being used:

• as an permanent adjunct to traditional livestock feeding methods
• as an alternative to traditional livestock feeding methods when
• there are problems with water supply
• in times when weather patterns are difficult to predict
• in areas where the climate is not conducive to standard crop growing

Fodder Technologies controlled environment fodder production System is a premium system aimed at Owners, Breeders, Managers and Veterinary practices worldwide. The technology can be used anywhere in the world where soil, climate, and weather conditions affect growing live crops

The system represents

• Highest standards, best practice commercial, controlled environment, production techniques
• Sustainable, environmentally sound
• The company provides
• Installation
• Education and training
• Ongoing support

• Grain to fodder in 7 day cycles

Fresh fodder not only contains live nutrients it contains vital moisture. Of the different crop varieties that were germinated and tried on livestock, barley is proving to be the outstanding crop.

Seed- Barley (Hordeum vulgare). The reason Barley was chosen as the seed of choice for producing fodder in the FodderTech System is that barley seed, on sprouting, produces high quality live, green fodder, which provides essential elements, vitamins and minerals.

Green barley is recognized as being the most nutritious of all plant foods, containing a broad spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids in high concentrations.

Young green barley leaves are 40 per cent protein and contain one of the broadest spectrums of amino acids available from any plant. These plant proteins are 90 per cent usable and easily digested and assimilated.

Important enzymes, amino acids, vitamins & minerals have been identified in green barley.
Click here for latest laboratory analysis of fodder grown by the FodderTech System.

FodderTech Benefits of sprouted grain over whole grain (pdf)

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE FODDERTECH SYSTEM

Features
• Water Wise ( controlled water use. Water recycled. Water usage also compares very favourably against the amount of water that would be required for traditional crop in soil methods to achieve the same volume of fodder)
• Non polluting
• Pesticide free
• Nutrient rich, high quality feed
• Live green feed contains high degree of moisture which is most attractive to, and beneficial for animals

• hydroponic technology to provide and control nutrient and water input to growing roots

in combination with
• controlling the environment (insulate and protect) . The FodderTech System is housed in a fully insulated, specially designed solid steel shed construction on a concrete slab. The structure can be insured and used as collateral for financial institutions.

The basic structure is designed to withstand high winds and different designs will withstand extremes of weather and climate

• and atmosphere (temperature and humidity). Industrial power saving, reverse cycle climate control. Ensures consistent, reliable growth with minimal error
• The automated systems deliver nutrients to the water, and water to the growing plants, lowering water usage, labour requirements and chance for human error.
• NO SPRAYING! low humidity to protect against mould which could be dangerous to animal health.

This unique bottom fed system is one of the pivotal differences between our patented process and most other existing hydroponic systems.

The requirement for constant spraying of fodder increases the humidity in the shed or greenhouse, which is conducive to potentially fatal moulds and fungi, and wastes water.

The FodderTech System delivers moisture and nutrients to the roots of the barley, removing these health concerns, water waste, and also maintaining dry walls and floors to prevent slipping. This 'Water Wise' system is fully recirculating and can convert 1kg of Barley seed into 7-8 kg of fodder in a seven day cycle.