Contract Farming or Independent Farming
The question of whether broiler chicks should receive a period of darkness during brooding—rather than 24-hour light—has become increasingly relevant.
The importance of a feasibility study for poultry projects
A feasibility study is a vital tool to establish the viability of any poultry or livestock project. This should be the basis to inform the “go-no go” decision.
Flourishing rendering business signals that poultry by-products shouldn’t be overlooked
The rendering of protein – taking all chicken parts that are not required to be eaten and rendering them into a valuable product – appears to hide in the shadow of the poultry industry, but recent evidence indicates that it deserves greater attention.
COVID-19 pandemic and slow recovery disrupts world shipping
The problems of shipping in the COVID-19 have affected the poultry industry in many ways, such as the disruption in the shipping of raw materials for maintaining poultry, and the delays of supply of equipment and building materials.
Chicken meat and eggs cheap protein source for fighting global hunger
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? is a classic question. But, for leaders of African countries, international charity organizations and large development funds that try to address the global hunger problem, chicken and eggs may provide a credible answer.
What to consider when planning a successful integrated layer project
When planning an integrated layer project for pullets, the most important issue is to secure the ability to supply a uniform quantity of eggs to the market at any given time.
How to design your chicken farm to face tropical storms
Climate change can worsen the intensity of tropical storms, such as hurricanes and typhoons, in several ways, including by making record rainfall more likely and by causing sea levels to rise, which can raise the risk of storm surges.
What are the difference between free-range and pasture eggs?
Once upon a time, choosing which eggs to buy was a simple mission, but today consumers have been faced with a wide variety of choices with confusing names.
Global Warming and the poultry industry
Farming is often accused of contributing to environmental damage. It is worth taking a closer look at how poultry production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and learn how it’s impact can be reduced.
Using sprinklers to keep birds cool
In-shed sprinklers, when used appropriately, reduce the use of evaporative cooling and can save between 200,000–300,000 liters of water per shed per year.