Elevating Myanmar Corn for Superior Animal Feed with Insta-Pro Technology
Myanmar’s vibrant agricultural landscape continues to play a vital role in Southeast Asia’s food supply. Corn has become a major driver of both domestic feed production and regional trade. Myanmar farmers plant 8,000 -10,000 MT of seeds annually, sourcing them from local producers and seed importers. In the 2024–2025 financial year alone, over two million tons of corn were exported to key partners like Thailand, China, India, and the Philippines. Despite this impressive volume, challenges remain in maximizing the nutritional value of local corn for animal feed.
While Myanmar produces 2.5 to 3 million tons of corn annually, much of it is used in raw form. Unprocessed corn limits its digestibility and nutrient availability in livestock diets, impacting animal performance and feed efficiency. As feed manufacturers and integrators seek more effective and sustainable ways to meet animal nutrition needs, improved corn processing methods have become essential.
This is where high-shear dry extrusion technology, developed by Insta-Pro, offers a powerful solution. Through this technology, raw corn is transformed into Hi-Gel™ corn, a high-performance feed ingredient with over 90% starch gelatinization. In addition to Hi-Gel™ corn, Insta-Pro technology enables the production of Corn Soy Blend (CSB), a shelf-stable, highly digestible product suitable for various animal diets and humanitarian feeding programs.
Across Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines, forward-thinking feed manufacturers and livestock producers are already adopting this technology. Some have begun producing Hi-Gel™ corn not only for internal use but also for sale to other feed mills or to develop specialized piglet feeds. These success stories reflect how local innovation, when paired with advanced processing, can unlock entirely new market opportunities.
Myanmar’s corn sector is more than just an export story; it is a foundation for long-term livestock development and food security in the region. With the help of innovative processing techniques, such as extrusion, locally grown corn is transformed into a high-quality, value-added ingredient that supports animal health, enhances feed efficiency, and improves profitability. As demand for sustainable livestock nutrition continues to grow, Myanmar’s golden harvest is ready to meet the challenge one kernel at a time.
