Promotion of feed production on a company-owned basis, in particular drying of agricultural products and their sale and operation of a drying plant, as well as through participation in companies of the same kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.