Agilo: welfare-friendly shared house is well-received!
“I am very happy that I selected group lactation pens and would always take this decision again.” Florian Hoenmans-Leurs from Germany keeps his sows in groups. He selected the Agilo HL housing system…
Broiler growing on Cyprus: state-of-the-art technology ensures record results
“These were my best batches!” Mr Stathis Kosta, from near the Cypriot capital of Nicosia, is delighted with his four new poultry houses, which Big Dutchman recently equipped with the latest technology…
Big Dutchman sets new standards in broiler production with mobile bird scales
Completely cordless and very precise: Big Dutchman is setting new standards in broiler weight recording with the new and innovative EasyCheck bird scales. In contrast to conventional, wired scales,…
Smarter management of pigs and poultry
Solutions for enhanced animal welfare and smart house management are the main topics displayed on the Big Dutchman booth at the leading French exhibition for livestock farming, SPACE, in Rennes. Other…
What are farm residues worth?
Poultry farmers focus on the production of eggs and meat for the consumer. However, keeping poultry also produces residues such as dry poultry manure and broiler dung. These residues – or would it be…
Dr Frank Hiller to step down as CEO of Big Dutchman AG as of 30 September 2024
Bernd Meerpohl appointed interim CEO by the Supervisory Board from the same date Jürgen Steinemann to assume the role of interim Chairman of the Supervisory Board during this period
Spain: quail farmer lowers electricity bill with SunFarm and SunBox from Big Dutchman
It’s an issue most farmers know very well: high energy costs and the search for savings potentials are an important part of the daily work on many farms. For a Spanish farmer from Sinarcas, a…
Erkul Basaran to become new Chief Financial Officer of Big Dutchman AG
Board of Management change builds foundation for further sustainable growth Current CFO Kai Wehmeyer retires after 25 years in office Executive Director Robert Jan Lousberg will leave the company…
Maximising land use with agrivoltaics or ground-mounted PV systems
Photovoltaic systems (PV) and battery storage systems pay off. On the one hand, costs for the technology have gone down significantly, while on the other hand, electricity prices have increased.…
The silent threat to health and performance in broiler growing
While factors like temperature and feed management take the spotlight, one silent adversary often goes unnoticed: excessive water or moisture. The impact of high moisture levels in broiler houses…