Turning straw into fertilizer: The green magic of organic fertilizer production equipment

fertilizer granulator Nov 6, 2025

Under the agricultural trend of “reducing chemical fertilizer use and promoting ecological planting,” organic fertilizer production equipment is quietly rewriting the fate of waste. These unassuming machines use technological power to transform agricultural waste such as straw and livestock manure into “green nutrients” that nourish the soil, becoming invisible heroes of ecological agriculture.

The core logic of organic fertilizer production equipment is simple: to allow organic matter to undergo a “transformation” under scientific conditions. The entire process requires no complicated operations. First, the raw materials such as straw and dead branches are broken down into fine particles by a crushing device. Then, a mixing device mixes them with livestock manure in a specific ratio, adjusting the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio to meet the fermentation requirements. The fermentation stage is crucial. Specialized equipment can precisely control temperature, humidity, and aeration, allowing beneficial microorganisms to efficiently decompose organic matter, shortening the fermentation cycle and thoroughly killing insect eggs and pathogens. Finally, after processing by granulation and drying equipment, the loose fermented material becomes uniformly granulated organic fertilizer that is easy to store and transport.

Compared to traditional composting, these devices solve many pain points. No need for manual turning; automated operation reduces labor intensity. Closed-loop fermentation minimizes odor spread and avoids secondary pollution. More importantly, standardized production ensures more stable nutrient content in organic fertilizer, effectively improving soil compaction.

From field waste to ecological fertilizer, organic fertilizer production equipment bridges the gap in circular agriculture. It not only reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers in agriculture but also makes “turning waste into treasure” a reality, injecting continuous momentum into the development of green agriculture.

Disc granulation production line: A new solution for low-energy, circular organic fertilizer formation

fertilizer granulator Nov 5, 2025

The innovative value of the disc granulation production line lies not only in the pellet forming itself, but also in its core design logic of “low-energy circulation,” perfectly meeting the needs of modern agricultural waste resource utilization.

Its core advantage lies in “highly efficient energy utilization.” The disc granulation production line utilizes the natural forces of gravity and centrifugal force to achieve agglomeration and forming, eliminating the need for additional high-intensity mechanical pressure and significantly reducing motor load. Simultaneously, the frictional heat naturally generated during the material’s rotation within the disc helps evaporate excess moisture, reducing energy consumption in subsequent drying stages.

In terms of raw material recycling, this production line demonstrates strong ecological compatibility. It can efficiently process various agricultural wastes such as straw, livestock manure, and mushroom residue. Especially for “non-standard raw materials” with high moisture content (25%-40%) and low viscosity, stable pelleting can be achieved simply by adjusting the disc’s tilt angle and rotation speed, without complex dehydration or the addition of large amounts of binders.

“Lightweight” operation and maintenance are also unique highlights. The disc granulation production line has a simple structure with no complex transmission or enclosed components. The material flow path is clear, reducing the likelihood of blockages or material residue. Daily cleaning and maintenance require only simple operations, lowering labor costs.

Furthermore, the formed granules, due to their natural agglomeration, have a rich porous structure. When applied to the soil, they quickly integrate into the topsoil, enhancing water and fertilizer retention while promoting soil microbial activity, perfectly aligning with ecological planting principles.

Oil palm empty fruit bunch: “Green Raw Materials” for organic fertilizer production lines

fertilizer granulator Nov 4, 2025

As a major waste product of the oil palm processing industry, oil palm empty fruit bunch, with their rich organic matter and unique physical properties, have become a high-quality raw material for organic fertilizer production lines. Their deep integration with various stages of the production line not only realizes waste resource utilization but also optimizes the organic fertilizer production process.

In the raw material pretreatment stage, oil palm empty fruit bunch need to be processed by crushing equipment to break them into 1-3 mm granular materials. This removes coarse and hard impurities while retaining an appropriate amount of fiber structure. The crushed material is then mixed with livestock and poultry manure, microbial agents, etc., in a specific ratio. Its loose properties naturally adjust the carbon-nitrogen ratio of the mixture while improving its permeability, laying the foundation for subsequent fermentation.

In the fermentation stage, oil palm empty fruit bunch a highly efficient combination with a compost turning machine. During the composting and fermentation of the mixed materials, the fibrous structure of the oil palm empty fruit bunch prevents the pile from compacting, while the periodic turning by the compost turner further enhances aeration, allowing aerobic microorganisms to multiply rapidly and maintaining the composting temperature at a stable 55-65℃.

In the post-processing stage, the composted oil palm empty fruit bunches are suitable for the forming requirements of organic fertilizer granulators. Their residual fiber toughness enhances granule cohesion, preventing breakage due to compression during granulation and avoiding die clogging, thus improving granulation efficiency. The formed granular organic fertilizer, retaining some of its fibrous structure, possesses both long-lasting fertilizing effects and soil-improving functions.

The deep integration of oil palm empty fruit bunch with the organic fertilizer production line solves the waste disposal problem and optimizes the production process through the characteristics of the raw materials.

Organic fertilizer production line processing chicken manure: A comprehensive analysis of key considerations

fertilizer granulator Nov 3, 2025

Chicken manure, rich in nutrients and widely available, is a high-quality raw material for organic fertilizer production. However, due to its high moisture content, susceptibility to fermentation and spoilage, and the presence of impurities, key processes must be carefully controlled to ensure product quality and smooth production.

Pretreatment is fundamental. Fresh chicken manure typically has a moisture content of 70%-80%. It needs to be reduced to 55%-60% using organic fertilizer production equipment to prevent anaerobic putrefaction during fermentation. Simultaneously, impurities such as stones, plastics, and feathers must be removed manually or mechanically to prevent damage to subsequent equipment. If the chicken manure is severely clumped, it needs to be crushed to ensure uniform particle size, laying the foundation for fermentation.

The fermentation stage is crucial. Chicken manure has a high nitrogen content and needs to be mixed with straw, sawdust, and other carbon source materials in a specific ratio to adjust the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio to 25-30:1, promoting microbial activity. During fermentation, the compost pile needs to be turned regularly using a compost turning machine to ensure aeration and maintain a high temperature of 55-65℃ for 7-15 days to achieve sterilization, insect control, and decomposition.

Subsequent processing must be standardized. The decomposed chicken manure needs to be crushed and screened again to ensure there are no large pieces of uncomposted material, with a particle size controlled within 2 mm for easy granulation. During granulation, the material moisture content must be controlled at 20%-30% to avoid clogging the die holes; the drying temperature should not exceed 80℃ to prevent damage to organic matter and beneficial microorganisms. Simultaneously, the entire organic fertilizer production line must be properly sealed and deodorized to reduce odor diffusion and meet environmental protection requirements.

The connecting process of flat die granulator in organic fertilizer production line

fertilizer granulator Nov 1, 2025

In the overall process of an organic fertilizer production line, the flat die granulator plays a crucial “bridging” role. It receives the organic fertilizer raw materials from the preceding processes, after fermentation, crushing, and mixing, transforming the loose, powdery material into structurally stable granules, laying the foundation for subsequent drying, cooling, and packaging stages.

From a working principle perspective, the flat die granulator uses a motor-driven transmission mechanism to rotate the pressure rollers. When the raw material enters the machine, the pressure rollers exert extrusion force on the material, forcing it through pre-set die holes on the flat die, ultimately forming cylindrical or other shaped granules. This process requires minimal binders, relying primarily on the material’s own viscosity and extrusion force to achieve shaping, thus preserving the nutritional components of the organic fertilizer while avoiding the potential impact of chemicals on the soil.

For organic fertilizer production, the flat die granulator not only solves the problems of dust and caking during raw material transportation, but also controls the diameter and hardness of the granules by adjusting the die size and pressure roller pressure, meeting the needs of different crops and different fertilization scenarios. It is one of the indispensable core equipment in the production line.

Intelligent control: Improving the stability of organic fertilizer production lines

fertilizer granulator Oct 31, 2025

With the large-scale development of organic fertilizer production, intelligent control has gradually become a core means of improving organic fertilizer production line stability. Compared to traditional manual monitoring, intelligent systems can precisely control key parameters, reduce operational errors, and ensure consistent finished product quality.

Intelligent control is primarily applied in three key areas: First, fermentation process monitoring. By deploying temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration sensors, the system collects real-time data from the fermentation chamber. When parameters deviate from the appropriate range, the system automatically triggers an alarm and adjusts the turning frequency and ventilation volume to prevent under- or over-roasting of the material. Second, granulation process control. Based on changes in material moisture content, the system automatically adjusts the fertilizer granulator machine speed and binder dosage to minimize problems such as granule clumping and breakage. Third, production data management. The system automatically records operational data from each stage, creating a production ledger that facilitates process traceability and allows for optimization of process parameters through data review.

This intelligent transformation of organic fertilizer production lines does not require replacing core equipment; it is often achieved through the addition of sensors and upgraded control systems. This reduces labor costs and improves the yield of finished products, making it suitable for small and medium-sized production enterprises to implement gradually.

Reasonable ratio of raw materials is the basis to improve the ball formation rate

fertilizer granulator Jan 5, 2021

Single chemical fertilizer can not meet the needs of various nutrients of plants. NPK fertilizer production line mixes and granulates different nutrients to improve fertilizer efficiency. So how to improve the pelletizing rate of fertilizer?

1. Reasonable match of fineness of raw materials. According to our experience, the fineness of the whole raw material should be matched as follows: about 30% – 40% of the raw materials with 100-60 mesh, about 35% of the raw materials with 60 mesh to 1.00mm diameter, and about 25% – 30% of the small particles with 1.00-2.00mm diameter. The higher the fineness of the material, the better the viscosity, and the higher the surface finish of the granulated particles. However, in the production process, the proportion of high fineness materials is too high, and it is easy to cause the bad problems such as too large particles, irregular particles and material wall sticking due to the good viscosity.

2. The reasonable collocation of cohesive material and dispersive material. In the production process formula, the proportion of viscous raw materials is high, the organic fertilizer granulator is easy to form balls, the proportion of dispersive raw materials is high, and there are more fine powders. In the conventional formula, the proportion of low concentration compound fertilizer viscosity raw material is 45% – 50%, and the proportion of high concentration compound fertilizer viscosity raw material is 35% – 40%. At the same time, it should be combined with material fineness. With bad matching, there will be no fine powder, no particles, particles are not round, easy to get big balls and other problems in the production process.

3. The chemical reaction between materials should be considered when formulating. After the formulation of some materials, free water will be precipitated during the production process, which will cause the liquid phase of the material to exceed the standard and cannot be produced normally. After matching, some raw materials will greatly reduce the critical relative humidity of the mixture. During the process of organic fertilizer production equipment, due to the large amount of moisture absorption Unable to produce normally. Therefore, the chemical reaction between the materials must be considered when formulating to achieve a reasonable match between the materials.

4. Comprehensive water content of the material after mixing. The water content of the raw materials directly affects the pelletizing effect of the disc granulator machine. Some materials are stirred into mud without steam and water in the production, resulting in the failure of normal production. Therefore, keeping a low water content of the material is conducive to the addition of steam in the granulation, to the improvement of the temperature and viscosity of the material, so as to improve the compatibility between the materials and the balling rate.

Sheep manure organic fertilizer production line

fertilizer granulator Dec 9, 2019

Sheep manure organic fertilizer production line:
First. Mix the sheep manure with the crop straw. The amount of the sheep manure depends on how much the water content of the sheep manure is determined. According to the fermentation process, the water content is required to be within 45%, that is, the material is kneaded into a mass, and the water can be seen. Will not drip down, loosen the group will spread out. Then, the cornmeal and the required strains are added. The reason for the cornmeal is that the sugar content can be increased to promote the rapid fermentation of the strain.

Second, the configured materials are added to the material mixer for mixing, and the mixing is required to be uniform and transparent, and no raw blocks are left.

Third, the mixed materials are piled in a fermentation tank or grooves with a width of 2 to 6 meters and a height of 1.0 meters to 1.5 meters, and are repeatedly turned over and thrown every other day using a compost turning machine.

Four, under normal circumstances, in the fermentation tank, the temperature will rise after stacking for 2 days, and it will be odorless after 2 days. After 3 days, it will become fluffy and loose. After 2 days, compost will emit fragrance, 15 days, it can be fat.
1. In the fermentation tank for 2 days, the temperature will rise to 60 ° C to 80 ° C, which will kill bacteria and remove insects.
2. On the fourth day in the fermentation tank, the odor is eliminated; then on the seventh day, the material in the tank will become loose, dry and covered with white hyphae.
3, fermented in the pool to the ninth day, the nine will emit a fragrance, basically similar to the koji.
4. Fermentation to the tenth day in the tank, the material will be fermented and cooked, and sufficient.
5. On behalf of the end of the fermentation stage, the material can be removed to the next step with a forklift or the like.

Five. The material moved by the forklift to the pulverizing process is pulverized by a semi-wet and high-humidity material pulverizer, and then mixed by a mixer machine, transported to fertilizer granulator machine by a conveyor, and granulated into granules, It is sent to the dryer by the belt conveyor, dried and dried, and then cooled into the cooler. Then the conveyor is sent to the screening machine for screening. The required particles of more than 95% will enter the next process, and about 5%. The granules are transported to the pulverizer for re-pulverization and granulation, and the granules that meet the standards are fed into the coating machine for coating. The coating can maintain the nutrients, and after coating, it is packaged by an automatic packaging machine. In this way, the sheep manure organic fertilizer is processed and packaged and can be sold in the warehouse.All the organic fertilizer production line is done.

How to Choose Suitable Fertilizer Granulator Machine

fertilizer granulator Dec 4, 2019

Granulating fertilizer with granulator makes it easy to store and sow. It is beneficial to the even distribution of nutrients and slow release the fertilizer efficiency. Different types of fertilizers, different sizes and shapes of fertilizer particles, and different granulators are used.

We can choose the right fertilizer granulator machine according to the specific function of the machine.

Rotary Drum Granulator

Drum Granulator is a larger production version of the disc granulator, make the fertilizer powder into round particles. It is suitable for hot and cold granulation and high, medium and low concentrations of mass production of fertilizer. The shell of the machine uses special rubber slab lining or acid-resistant stainless lining board which realizes auto scar removal and de-tumor instead of traditional drawknife equipment.

Disc Fertilizer Granulator

Disc Granulator, also called pan granulator, not only produce organic fertilizer, but also compound fertilizer. The disc bottom adopts multiple steel plates which are firm, durable, not deforming. The granulator’s main gears adopt high temperature quenching technology, doubling the service life. Granulation rate reaches above 93%.

Flat Die Extrusion Pelleting Machine

Flat die extrusion pelleting machine is used for granulation to all kinds of organic matter after fermentation, break through the conventional organic prilling before granulation needs not to dry and crush the raw materials. Pelleting machine can direct burdening to work out cylindrical grain, has better granulation effect on fertilizers containing more straw, can save a lot of energy.

New Type Organic Fertilizer Granulator

This Organic Fertilizer Granulator is used for making granulation of organic matter after fermentation, dedicated to the production of organic fertilizer granules. After fermentation organics don’t need to dry, it process fertilizer powder into granules, the organic content can be high to 100%. The granulator have the feature of simple machine structure, easy operation and maintenance, low power consumption.

Double Roller Press Granulator

Double roller press granulator is often used to manufacture NPK compound fertilizer, such as ammonium choride, ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate, diamonium phosphate, potassium Sulphate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium silicate, zinc sulphate, phosphorus pentoxide, etc. This machine diameter of the ball can be made according to the requirement of the customers. The roller press granulator machine have two shaft with one fixed and the other can move, which can adjust the distance between the two shafts, the materials will be extrude between the shafts.

For more information on how to choose granulator machine, please contact us. We are a well-known fertilizer machine manufacturer in China. We have many years of rich experience and we will try our best to give you a detailed answer.

Cattle manure organic fertilizer production line

fertilizer granulator Nov 26, 2019

The pollution of livestock and poultry breeding is one of the main pollution sources of agriculture. The treatment of dung pollution is a headache for many large-scale farms. In terms of ecological environment, increasing the application amount of organic fertilizer can effectively solve the environmental pollution caused by organic wastes in livestock and poultry breeding and other industries, which is conducive to improving the safety and quality of agricultural products, preventing and controlling input pollution, and the ecological environmental benefits are extremely significant. The organic fertilizer production line can produce new energy and then reduce it to the production of crops, which can greatly save cost investment.

1. Fermentation stage of cattle manure organic fertilizer production line:
Collect cow dung and urine, mix with hay and rotten silage to make compost and let it ferment. In the fermentation of seed, the use of a compost windrow turner to fully ferment cow dung can only be done in a timely and even way. Now some places are very dry and some places are very wet, which will affect the fermentation quality.

2. Use the batching bin to crush, proportion and mix the composted materials, inorganic fertilizers such as N, P, K and other additives through the material grinder and horizontal mixer in proportion.

3. Granulation stage of cattle manure organic fertilizer production line:
A new type of organic fertilizer granulator is used to granulate materials.

4. Screening and recycling system of cattle manure: The size of the particles output from the pelletizing and forming system is different, so it needs to be screened and graded. The selected rotary screen machine requires small vibration, low noise, convenient screen changing and equipped with screen surface cleaning device.

6. Drying stage of cattle manure organic fertilizer production line: Using the organic fertilizer dryer, the sieved particles can be further removed from the water to meet the standard requirements of the moisture content of organic fertilizer.

7. Cooling stage of cattle manure:
Cooling the granular materials with a cooler is helpful for the storage and quality of the granules.

8. Packaging stage of cattle manure:
The cooled granular materials are transported to the finished product warehouse by belt conveyor. Quantitative weighing and packaging of granular materials by automatic packing scale