Cotton Seed Cake price today in India
Protein-rich oilseed cake from cotton seed processing.
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About Cotton Seed Cake in cattle feed
Cotton seed cake (locally called binola khal in north India) is the residue left after oil is expelled from delinted cotton seed. It is a premium protein source for cattle, delivering 22-28% crude protein along with significant natural fat (5-8%), which makes it especially valued for buffalo milk production where richer milk fat is a target.
Typical inclusion in Indian dairy compound feed is 10-20% of the concentrate. Higher inclusion is common in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh where cotton is grown extensively and the cake is cheaper. Buffalo-heavy dairies push inclusion higher (up to 25%) because of the natural fat contribution.
Cotton seed cake prices in India track cotton acreage and MSP announcements, but the strongest short-term driver is oil-mill activity. When cotton oil demand falls (as happens periodically with palm oil imports), mills reduce crushing and cake supply tightens sharply. The June-August period is typically the tightest as mills wind down before the new cotton crop arrives in October.
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Frequently asked questions about Cotton Seed Cake
What is cotton seed cake price per kg today in India?
Cotton seed cake wholesale price varies daily by region and quality (delinted vs whole seed cake). The live price on this page reflects current wholesale rate. Gujarat and Maharashtra typically offer the lowest rates because of local cotton production. North Indian buyers pay ₹2-4/kg premium for transport.
Why is cotton seed cake called binola khal?
Binola (बिनौला) is the Hindi word for cotton seed, and khal (खल) means oil cake. So binola khal literally means cotton seed oil cake. The term is used across north Indian dairy markets. In Gujarat it is called kapasia khoad, in Marathi kapshi pend.
Is cotton seed cake safe for dairy cattle?
Yes, cotton seed cake is safe for adult ruminants at normal inclusion rates (10-20% of concentrate). The gossypol toxin present in cotton seed is largely detoxified by rumen microbes in adult cattle. However, cotton seed cake is NOT safe for pre-ruminant calves under 6 months — their rumen is not developed enough to break down gossypol. Buffaloes tolerate cotton seed cake slightly better than crossbred cows and can safely take higher inclusion.
How much cotton seed cake should I feed daily?
For a lactating crossbred cow yielding 15 L/day, cotton seed cake inclusion of 1-1.5 kg/day (as part of the total concentrate) is typical. Buffaloes yielding 12-15 L/day can take 1.5-2 kg/day. Always feed alongside a compound concentrate or a balanced mixture — cotton seed cake alone is not a complete feed. Split into two meals for best digestion.