RAJPURA, INDIA — De Heus India, part of De Heus Animal Nutrition, opened a new animal feed mill in Rajpura, Punjab. The company said the $17 million plant is “one of the largest and most advanced in India,” carrying an installed capacity of 180,000 tonnes per year with the potential to expand to 240,000 tonnes.
The Netherlands-based De Heus said the mill has separate production lines for cattle, buffalo, poultry and pig feed. It uses the latest European technology and automation to produce high-quality animal feeds.
Co De Heus, chairman of the board, said the company was committed to delivering high-quality nutrition and sharing its global expertise with Indian farmers.
“By investing in Punjab, De Heus aims to support local agriculture and contribute to the sustainable growth of India’s livestock sector,” he said.
Rutger Oudejans, managing director of De Heus India, added that the mill serves as a hub for knowledge sharing, dedicated to delivering reliable and consistent feed solutions, on-farm services, and hands-on training.
“With this investment, De Heus is not only providing advanced feed solutions, but also supporting independent livestock farmers by giving them access to global expertise, practical on-farm advice and innovative services,” Oudejans said. “In doing so, we aim to contribute to the further professionalization of livestock farming in India, helping farmers strengthen their position in the value chain and meet the growing demand for safe and nutritious animal protein.
“In parallel, we are committed to producing in the most sustainable way possible, for example by using a biomass boiler and advanced re-use of steam and water to reduce environmental impact,” he added.
De Heus India has grown from a small operation to a major international investment with this full-scale factory. Co De Heus said India is central to the company’s global and Asian ambitions, given its dynamic farming communities and its essential role in feeding the world’s most populous nation with 1.45 billion people.
The Rajpura facility is expected to generate over 300 direct jobs and create opportunities for hundreds of local suppliers and channel partners. With raw materials sourced domestically, the mill will also stimulate regional agribusinesses.
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