If, in general, the breeding industry has been in difficulty, poultry-rearing is still strong with good demand. Between 2008 and 2018, world egg production jumped by 24%, and poultry meat is breaking records with 130 million tons consumed in 2019.
However poultry farmers are faced with numerous challenges. How to maintain production capacity with a demand that is constantly rising? How to conjugate productivity, animal welfare et sustainability? A partial answer is found in the myriad of equipment dedicated to poulty farming. Have you seen the extent of our range of equipment? From smaller equipment to breeding buildings, we have everything you need to increase your farm’s chances of success, and more specifically, your poultry farm.
The pillars of success for your breeding farm
To start with, what makes a successful breeding farm? Here are four essential points:
- Keeping abreast of technological innovation for improved production
- Animal welfare for all self-respecting breeders
- Sustainability of breeding practices
- Profitability due to efficient management.
Innovation : The heart of modern breeding farm
We sometimes like to say “It was better in the old days….” Nonetheless it would be difficult to do without all the technological progress made in recent years. To keep up with demand, you must have the modern equipment necessary.
The equipment manufactured by breeding specialists aims to automate certain tasks. This makes your job less onerous, and equally saves time and keeps your animals happy! Feeding and watering management are good examples, but not the only ones.
You can also be assisted in the maintenance of good hygiene in your buildings thanks to tools to control temperature or ventilation. Think about it – all the data and monitoring is recorded for better supervision. A bit like a centralized dashboard!
Are we believers in less effort? No. We believe strongly that breeders should be Captain of the ship, but be surrounded by good sailors to lighten the workload, both physical and mental. Go further with your crew in the best conditions possible…
Prioritize Animal Welfare
According to an IPSOS survey in 2021, we know that 95% of the French population believe in animal rights, which generates a real awareness of animal welfare. That will not be news to breeders who are more and more attentive, nor to the consumers who buy their products.
This why good breeding equipment is vital. Your chickens or ducks will thank you! Animals living in respectful, environmentally-friendly conditions are healthy animals. They grow better and avoid health problems, and thus heavy expenses for the breeder.
Here’s a test to see if your poultry environment is healthy: would you sleep in the bedding of your chickens? If so, you already have a partial answer, and if not, it’s never too late to improve!
Aiming for sustainable breeding farm
You have almost certainly heard about the growing importance of sustainable farm production. It’s a real challenge – you can’t have an efficient breeding farm without sustainable management. It is essential to insure responsible food production respecting the environment and the animals. Here are the three pillars which define sustainability.
The Environmental pillar
Probably the first which jumps to mind, because it is our future. We need to preserve our soil, water and air….all things which allow us to live under the best possible conditions.
It is without doubt one of the reasons that breeders are increasingly turning to virtuous practices recognized by certain production labels, but it is not the only one. You can also equip your farm to produce and use renewable energies to reduce your energy footprint. A good example would be photovoltaic equipment on breeding buildings. These panels could also be installed in your poultry runs or coops, thereby shading your chickens while the sun provides some or all of their energy needs!
The Social pillar
This includes work conditions which are acceptable for you, but also takes into account the fact that society demands safe and healthy food, whilst considering animal welfare.
If you are looking for the secret to a successful breeding farm, it is a balance of the foregoing criteria. We work to provide you that balance with the best in quality equipment….it is vital for your success.
The Economic pillar
The third pillar is equally important. To remain successful, any farming operation must obviously look closely at the costs of production and profitability. Let’s talk about this.
CABI Moov indoor, The autonomous mobile chicken coop
Profits and efficient management
All innovation and equipment are essential on different levels for any breeder. You save working hours, or at least it is divided differently. The aim is to have a good level of profitability, which can be achieved by equipping your farm with adapted tools/buildings. This will allow you to earn sufficient money to cover your expenses and invest in the future.
An efficient breeding farm is one where we like to work. What is more, it has added re-sale value thanks to a healthy and profitable environment. It’s important to think of the future!
Our conclusion on breeding farm
A successful breeding farm is a collection of components which, if well-balanced, constitutes an impressive work tool. The common point of a modern, sustainable and profitable farm is the quality of the equipment, essential to the pillar of your business. Your poultry will not contradict you!
Are you lost in the immensity of our line of poultry equipment? No worries – our professional advisors are at your service to give your business another dimension!
