Agrotop blog
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.
Using chicken meat and eggs as cheap protein source for fighting hunger
Eggs play key role in fighting hunger and malnutrition in poor countries, according to a recent study published by the FAO of the UN.
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.
A holistic approach to biosecurity; don’t leave it to the vet
The global fight against the Avian influenza has increased interest in the need to endorse strict biosecurity policies to prevent disease spread.
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.
How to design your chicken farm to face tropical storms
The recent damages caused by Hurricane Dorian, illustrated the dangers to poultry farms and production arising from heavy rain and violent wind caused by extreme tropical storms or weather conditions.
Higher buildings for egg production gain popularity as farmers wish to cut costs
In the same way that urban spread can be reduced by high-rise buildings, high-rise poultry buildings can save valuable land footprint.
Agrotop wins second contract for South Mindanao broiler farm
Agrotop has received a repeat order for 11 environmentally controlled broiler sheds in Southern Mindanao, the Philippines.
What are the benefits of using sprinklers in combination with cool cells?
Once upon a time, long before the advent of cools cells and tunnel ventilation, sprinklers used to serve as the main “weapon” in preventing mortality in poultry flocks in hot weather.