Cargill partners Biotech Farms to strengthen animal feed production in the Philippines
With production now fully operational, the plant is expected to increase the company’s ability to deliver customized, safe, and sustainable nutrition solutions at scale
PHILIPPINES – Cargill has partnered with Biotech Farms Inc. to establish a dedicated animal feed production line at the Biotech Agro-Industrial Complex in Tantangan, South Cotabato, further strengthening its presence in one of the Philippines’ most important agricultural regions.
The collaboration is a strategic move aimed at boosting feed supply chain efficiency and enhancing service delivery to livestock producers across Mindanao. The region is home to a rapidly expanding base of animal farmers and agribusinesses, making it a critical market for tailored and reliable feed solutions.
“This is about serving our Mindanao customers better, with the reliability, responsiveness, and quality they deserve,” said Sonny Catacutan, senior managing director for Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health Philippines.
“The Tantangan Plant gives us a stronger presence in a region essential to the future of the local agricultural industry. It allows us to enhance service to our customers and live our purpose of nourishing the world starting with every bag of feed,” he added.
Selected through a rigorous process aligned with Cargill’s global benchmarks for safety, quality, and operational performance, the Tantangan feed mill features modern milling technologies, dedicated monthly feed output, and a high-performance system to meet growing regional demand.
With production now fully operational, the plant is expected to increase the company’s ability to deliver customized, safe, and sustainable nutrition solutions at scale.
“This partnership is a testament to our shared mission of empowering Mindanao’s farmers with innovative, sustainable solutions,” said Rey Chiang, chief executive officer of Biotech Farms.
Since 2001, Biotech has been at the forefront of transforming Philippine agriculture through precision farming, renewable energy, and circular economy practices.
Together with Cargill, the company seeks to amplify their impact, ensuring farmers receive high-quality, tailored feed nutrition solutions using Cargill’s cutting-edge research, data-driven insights, and vast supply chain network.
Biotech Farms is a vertically integrated agribusiness specializing in swine and poultry production, feed manufacturing, and rice milling. It produces more than 500 tonnes of animal feed daily and processes premium rice, using sustainability-led systems to optimize output and minimize environmental impact.
The partnership aligns with both companies’ long-term goals to elevate livestock productivity while promoting environmental stewardship and community upliftment. It also strengthens Cargill’s footprint in the Philippines, demonstrating its commitment to local agribusiness development through strategic collaborations and investments in feed infrastructure.
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