•Robotic system is fully automated
•Highest ratio of fodder sprouts produced (lbs/ square foot) in the industry
•Low investment cost per pound of fodder
•From seed to feed in days
•IFI support staff includes farmers, ranchers and a nutritionist working in the field daily
•System capable of running 24/7/365
•Very little downtime and maintenance required to keep the system operational
•Indoor system (climate control required)
•Lowest water consumption per lb of fodder in the industry
IFI System Benefits
•Hydroponic fodder is superior in nutrition and hydration as compared to other forages
•Hydroponic fodder is digested more easily in the rumen (stomach), conserving energy during digestion which can then be used to improve milk yield & milk quality
•Fodder sprouts are recognized by the AGA (American Grass Fed Association) as a grass fed source of feed
•Land not used for producing forage and pasturing can be repurposed
Advantages of IFI Hydroponic Fodder
Traditional vs IFI Hydroponic Fodder Systems
Traditional System Disadvantages
•High labor cost/lb (both cleaning and material handling)
•Typically used for small farms/ranches
•Mold and Mildew are difficult to control
•Fodder is heavy and difficult to handle
IFI System Advantages
•Utilization of robotics reduces labor
•IFI system is scalable from small to large commercial operations
•IFI containers are cleaned every cycle automatically
•Robot handles all heavy fodder containers