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Overview
Smart Fodder Container is a ready-to-use hydroponic container solution designed for production of fresh fodder for livestock (dairy, beef, sheep, goats) and farming enterprises. Engineered for continuous operation, the system enables daily production of fresh feed, reduces dependence on imports and stabilizes feeding costs regardless of climate. Units are export-ready, enable quick installation and support modular scaling.

Key features

• Plug-and-play solution prepared for transport and international export.
• Fast production cycles: seeds loaded day 1, fodder ready after 7–9 days.
• Integrated system: cultivation racks, proprietary trays, automated irrigation, LED lighting, climate control, ventilation and recirculation, ozone disinfection, germination system, automation and control panel.
• Designed to operate in hot, dry climates and in regions highly dependent on imported fodder.

Models and indicative daily yield
20' container | 8 cultivation levels | ~275 kg fresh fodder per day
40' container | 9 cultivation levels | ~690 kg fresh fodder per day
40' High Cube container | 11 cultivation levels | ~840 kg fresh fodder per day

Typical container contents (integrated components)

• Insulated structure
• Cultivation racks
• Growing trays
• Automated irrigation
• LED grow lighting (ramps)
• Climate control system (cooling and heating)
• Ventilation and air recirculation
• Ozone disinfection
• Germination system
• Control panel and parameter monitoring

Use and benefits

• Stable daily production to support operational planning and supply continuity.
• Reduces dependence on external suppliers and exposure to price volatility.
• Lower exposure to climatic and logistical risks (drought, transport disruptions).
• Modular, scalable solution: start with a pilot unit and expand capacity as needed.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Brand: Smart Fodder Farms
• Commercial name: Smart Fodder Container
• Available models: 20' container; 40' container; 40' High Cube container
• Vertical spacing between levels: 20' → 22 cm; 40' → 24 cm; HC 40' → 18 cm
• Example total trays: 20' → 144 trays; 40' → 360 trays; HC 40' → 440 trays
• Daily capacity (trays): 20' → 24 trays/day; 40' → 60 trays/day; HC 40' → 73–74 trays/day
• Trays per level (examples): 20' → 9 trays/level; 40' → 20 trays/level
• Number of cultivation rows: 2
• Indicative dimensions: 20' → 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm; 40' / HC 40' → 12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm
• LED lighting: 20' → 16 ramps; 40' → 18 ramps; HC 40' → 22 ramps
• Climate control (examples): 20' → 3,500 W (cooling) / 4,000 W (heating); 40' → 5,100 W (cooling) / 6,000 W (heating)
• Irrigation nozzles (examples): 20' → 175; 40' → 450; HC 40' → 550
• Shut-off valves (examples): 20' → 16; 40' → 18; HC 40' → 22
• Additional equipment: ozone generator, germination system, pumps and automation and monitoring systems
• Production cycle: 7–9 days (seed → harvest)
• Design: export-ready units engineered for rapid installation and commissioning