Feed blocks aid small scale farmers as conventional feed, such as barley grain or bran, are often expensive.

Its production begins by germinating barley grain in a process known as malting.

All the stock should be absorbed and the barley grains plump and translucent.

Wheat and barley grains have been found in these excavations.

One day, after many hours of harsh work, the ascetic finds a handful of barley grains.