Due to the nature of the drought region where Williston is situated, and animal feed prices rising, the need for more affordable fodder was evident. Since 2018, the Williston community received a steady stream of material which could be used for animal feed. They came in the form of forage, food, hay, grain, corn, barley, grub, provisions, provender, straw, grass, meal, silage and pasturage.

However, these were mostly received in bulk form, 650kg bales, making it extremely difficult to handle and the animals not being able to fully utilise it efficiently. It is not something that a couple of people or one farmer with a 1 tonner bakkie can easily move.

The Williston Feed mixers are used to mix the bulk ingredients in order to create an even distribution of the required ingredients and nutrients. Ultimately, this will produce a feed mixture which is blended in a ratio that will provide animals with balanced nutritional input. The mixes are bagged and easy to use and portion out.