At this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, YARA Animal Nutrition highlighted its focus on quality animal nutrition and sustainable production. The team explained how their products are developed to help farmers maintain healthier livestock and achieve improved production results.
YARA Animal Nutrition develops feed solutions tailored to the needs of South African farmers. With the challenges of rising input costs and fluctuating production conditions, efficient nutrition is becoming increasingly important in protecting profitability.
At NAMPO, they placed particular emphasis on balanced nutrition and the role it plays in achieving optimal animal performance. According to the team, good production begins with the right feeding programme, whether for cattle, sheep, or other livestock enterprises.
A major highlight was the launch of the new LOTMIX 85. This is a highly concentrated feed product designed to be mixed with a farmer’s own complete feedlot rations. It contains proteins, minerals, and trace minerals that are essential for good animal performance.
Farmers can also mix it with their own available raw materials, such as grain, hay, and crop residues, to create an affordable and effective feeding ration for cattle and sheep. This new solution focuses on more efficient mixing and feeding processes for farmers who want to optimise their feed management. The team says that modern feed solutions help farmers gain better control over feed quality and production costs.
The new LOTMIX 85 product was showcased at NAMPO as a highly concentrated feed solution for efficient feedlot rations.
The new SELFMIX 100 was also introduced. This product is a mineral and protein supplement used for mixing licks for cattle, sheep, and goats. It helps ruminants better digest dry, low-protein grazing. The product contains important nutrients such as minerals, urea, and trace minerals that support digestion and overall nutrition.
SELFMIX 100 is mixed with salt and/or an energy source such as maize meal before being fed to animals. This product is designed for the flexible and efficient management of livestock. According to the team, there is an increasing focus on practical solutions that save time and simplify feed handling.
YARA’s SELFMIX 100 was also displayed during NAMPO 2026.
Quality raw materials and consistent formulation are equally important for livestock farmers. The YARA Animal Nutrition team explained that farmers need to be able to rely on feed that performs consistently and provides the necessary nutritional value throughout the production cycle.
Another important topic discussed was feed efficiency. Since feed costs account for a significant portion of production expenses, YARA Animal Nutrition focuses on providing solutions that support better nutrient utilisation and improve production efficiency.
According to the team, technology and research also play a major role in the development of modern animal nutrition. Through continuous testing and evaluation, feeding programmes can be adapted to deliver better results under local conditions.
YARA Animal Nutrition used NAMPO to emphasise its focus on animal nutrition, technical support, and practical solutions for South African producers.
NAMPO remains an important platform where producers can engage directly with experts and experience new solutions firsthand. For YARA Animal Nutrition, it is not only about products, but also about working alongside farmers to support long-term success in the livestock production industry.
With their focus on quality and practical nutritional solutions, they continue to prove why it has earned their position as an important player in the South African animal nutrition industry.
For more information about products and services, visit Yara Animal Nutrition South Africa or contact them on 031-910-5100.
