Fermfeed Bio Ltd., the Kenyan subsidiary of ChungWoon Biotech, has completed the expansion of its TMF feed manufacturing facilities in Murang’a and Nyandarua, two of Kenya’s major livestock-producing regions, and has commenced full-scale operations.

The expansion was undertaken to increase the production capacity of high-quality TMF (Total Mixed Fermented Feed) made from locally sourced agricultural and livestock by-products, while ensuring a stable supply of affordable feed to Kenya’s dairy and beef cattle farmers.

With these two production hubs, Fermfeed Bio is strengthening its local production system across the entire value chain—from raw material sourcing and fermentation to formulation, quality control, and distribution. Through this initiative, the company aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on imported feed and exposure to unstable raw material supplies while contributing to higher productivity and income among smallholder farmers.

[Feed Manufacturing Facility in Murang’a]

[Feed Manufacturing Facility in Nyandarua]

Fermfeed Bio Completes Expansion of Murang’a Plant and Begins Full-Scale Supply of High-Efficiency TMF Feed to Dairy and Livestock Farms in Central Kenya

Murang’a, located in Kenya’s central highlands, is one of the country’s leading dairy farming regions. With numerous small- and medium-sized dairy farms and cooperatives operating in the area, demand for high-quality feed is strong. The region also offers favorable distribution conditions for supplying products to surrounding areas.

Through the recent expansion, Fermfeed Bio has increased the fermentation and mixing capacity of its Murang’a plant and enlarged its production space. The facility combines locally sourced agricultural materials and by-products with scientific formulation technology and fermentation processes. It has also established an integrated production system that enables efficient management from the receipt of raw materials through manufacturing and distribution.

The TMF feed produced at the Murang’a plant is formulated to provide livestock with a balanced supply of essential nutrients, supporting increased milk yields in dairy cattle and improved weight gain in beef cattle. By actively utilizing locally available materials, Fermfeed Bio aims to reduce farmers’ feed costs and improve resilience against seasonal and market-related feed supply disruptions.

In addition to supplying its products, Fermfeed Bio plans to operate livestock management training and demonstration feeding programs in cooperation with local cooperatives and livestock farmers in Murang’a. The company will assess each farm’s conditions and existing feeding practices, provide guidance on appropriate TMF feeding methods, and continuously monitor field data such as milk yields and livestock health.

These initiatives will enable local farmers to observe the benefits of fermented feed firsthand and adopt livestock management practices suited to the conditions of their farms. Fermfeed Bio also expects to contribute to local job creation and the revitalization of rural economies by actively employing local workers in plant operations.

Advancing Nyandarua as an Agricultural Hub: Fermfeed Bio’s TMF Plant Begins Full-Scale Operations and Presents a Climate-Resilient Livestock Model

Nyandarua is one of Kenya’s major highland agricultural and livestock-producing regions, with active dairy farming and crop cultivation. Its abundant agricultural by-products and forage resources make it well suited for producing environmentally friendly fermented feed from local resources. The region is also regarded as a strategically important location for demonstrating a circular livestock production model.

Fermfeed Bio has established fermentation and formulation facilities suited to Nyandarua’s raw material characteristics and climatic conditions. It has also strengthened its quality control procedures, covering raw material inspection, production process management, and finished-product verification. This system provides a foundation for consistently producing high-quality TMF feed even when raw material types and moisture levels vary.

The Nyandarua plant uses TMF technology to transform locally generated agricultural by-products into high-value feed, improving resource efficiency and reducing waste. Fermfeed Bio also plans to progressively verify changes in livestock productivity and the potential for greenhouse gas reductions associated with TMF feeding, thereby establishing a livestock production model capable of responding to climate change.

Leveraging Nyandarua’s raw material infrastructure and production base, the company is also pursuing plans to expand its supply network beyond nearby livestock farms to northern Kenya, where droughts are frequent and access to feed is often limited. By continuously supplying storable and versatile fermented feed to areas where forage availability is vulnerable to climate and seasonal changes, Fermfeed Bio aims to safeguard the productive foundations of local farms.

From Local Production to Higher Farm Incomes

The Murang’a and Nyandarua plants perform complementary roles based on the distinct strengths of their respective regions. The Murang’a plant will serve as a production, supply, and farmer training hub for Central Kenya, where dairy farms and cooperatives are concentrated. The Nyandarua plant will be developed as a hub for circular production using abundant agricultural resources and for expanding feed supplies to climate-vulnerable regions.

Building on the full-scale operation of these two plants, Fermfeed Bio plans to gradually expand its TMF production and distribution network across Kenya. In cooperation with local research institutions, universities, government agencies, and international organizations—including the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)—the company will conduct data-driven evaluations of milk yields, weight gain, feed efficiency, and the potential for greenhouse gas reductions.

Fermfeed Bio will also expand feed production and feeding training, demonstration farm programs, and long-term monitoring initiatives for local cooperatives and farmers. These efforts are intended to ensure that investment in production facilities leads to tangible improvements in farm productivity and household income.

Fermfeed Bio will continue combining local resources with Korean fermentation and feed formulation technologies to reduce Kenya’s dependence on imported feed and help livestock farmers establish stable and resilient production systems.

Looking ahead, the company is committed to developing a sustainable model for Africa’s livestock industry—one that simultaneously increases smallholder farmers’ incomes and strengthens their capacity to respond to climate change.