Krimanshi develops a feed supply chain that utilizes unconventional feed resources, including food residues, to produce high-nutrient animal feeds. This approach addresses the acute feed shortage in India, enhancing livestock productivity and reducing costs for farmers while promoting sustainability by repurposing agricultural waste.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
India faces a significant shortage of animal feed, leading to undernourished livestock, reduced productivity, and increased costs for farmers. A large amount of food waste is generated annually, representing a loss of valuable resources that could be repurposed.
Solution
Krimanshi addresses the animal feed shortage by developing a supply chain that utilizes unconventional feed resources, specifically food residues and agricultural waste. The company produces high-nutrient animal feeds from these repurposed materials, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional feed sources. By incorporating food residues, Krimanshi reduces waste, enhances livestock productivity through optimized feed conversion ratios, and lowers production costs for farmers. The company's e-commerce platform, the Indian Feed Network, connects buyers and suppliers of animal feeds and feed ingredients, facilitating access to quality products.
Target Audience
Krimanshi serves livestock farmers, dairies, poultry farms, aqua farms, cooperatives, and farmer producer groups seeking high-quality, affordable animal feed, as well as feed manufacturers and food processors looking to supply or utilize alternative feed ingredients.
Features
- Balanced compound feeds for cattle (BIS 1, BIS 2, TMR), poultry (layer and broiler), aqua (floating, sinking, fish & shrimp), and swine (creep, growth, finisher).
- Utilization of both conventional and alternative feed ingredients, including proteins, fats, and fibers.
- E-commerce platform (Indian Feed Network) connecting livestock farmers, dairies, poultries, aqua farms, cooperatives, and farmer producer groups with feed manufacturers, ingredient processors, and food processing companies.
- Focus on optimized absorption for better productivity through higher feed conversion ratios.
- Promotion of healthier animals with improved immunity and reproduction success.
- Reduction of environmental impact by incorporating agricultural residues and food wastes into the feed value chain.