How Machinery Choice Affects Your Fertilizer Production Investment Cost Choosing the right machinery is one of the most critical factors influencing the overall investment cost of a fertilizer production project . Whether you are planning a small organic fertilizer plant or a large-scale NPK compound fertilizer facility, the type, capacity, and automation level of the equipment you select directly impact both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX). 1. Initial Investment and Equipment Type Fertilizer machinery price varies widely based on the production method—granulation lines, blending systems, composting units, drying and cooling machines, coating systems, and packaging lines all come with different cost structures. For instance, a rotary drum granulator system for compound fertilizer production is typically more expensive than a disc granulator used for organic fertilizer pellets. Similarly, a fully automated bulk blending (BB) fertilizer line costs more ...