Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
For more than 85 years, Big Dutchman has set the global benchmark in housing, feeding and climate-control technology for poultry and pig farming. Today we bring that heritage of meticulous German engineering to producers across South Africa and neighbouring countries, combining proven international R&D with on-the-ground expertise, rapid parts supply and multilingual technical support.
Why Big Dutchman?
Proven Performance 55 + years of local experience, 80 + years globally. Precision Engineering Meticulous German standards ensure long service life and low maintenance. Productivity Gains Automated feeding, ventilation and climate control cut labour costs and raise yields. Animal Well-being First Designs that keep birds and pigs healthy, stress-free and highly productive. End-to-End Support From turnkey buildings to data-driven farm management, our experts stay with you every step. Data-Driven Management Sensors and software link feeding, climate and output for faster, better decisions.Latest News
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Together on the path to service excellence 🌍
3rd Global Service Meeting in the USA “The Big Dutchman service has truly evolved into a strong, united team.” With around 400 colleagues, we at Big Dutchman have the industry’s largest service…
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307pro/310pro for successful pig production
Your pig house, your rules – your computer The 307pro / 310pro production computer is a great choice for any pig house The “eyes of the Lord” are responsible for good results – but modern pig production needs…
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Big Dutchman at the Tour de Farm
Supporting Riders Every Step of the Way Alzu Tour de Farm Big Dutchman South Africa proudly joined the annual Tour de Farm at Alzu this past weekend — an event that celebrates endurance, community, and…
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Recent Projects
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Broiler Equipment Installation – Brits
Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler…
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Broiler Equipment Installation – Koster
Big Dutchman Southern Africa successfully delivered…
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Broiler Equipment Installation – Rustenburg
Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler…
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Full Turnkey Broiler Facility – Eswatini
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is proud to share another…
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Turnkey Piggery – South Africa
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is proud to present one…
Our Products & Solutions
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QuadScale
The QuadScale from Big Dutchman is a silo weighting system that allows you to measure and control the contents of your silos with absolute accuracy. QuadScale can be connected to the BigFarmNet or used…
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TriSort Pro
The TriSort pro sorting scale is a piece of advantageous automatic equipment that helps sort finishing pigs, kept in large groups, based on their weight. Optimally, it can handle around 250-400 pigs per…
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SmartCounting
The SmartCounting system uses a camera to count pigs of all sizes and colours with an accuracy of 99.9%. Pigs are counted or subtracted depending on the direction of travel through an aisle, humans are…
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Weight Check
Specially designed with a self-learning algorithm, WeightCheck offers an almost accurate overview of a group of 15-25 of your finishing pigs’ average weight gain. It consists of a camera installed above…
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OptiScan
With OptiScan, you can determine the weight of your pigs quickly and accurately. This is important to enable you to select only those pigs for slaughter that have reached the ideal slaughter weight. Why?…
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ACA 1N & ACA 10N alarm systems
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Office Details
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- +27 11 452 1154
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Office Hours
- Monday – Friday : 07:30 – 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed
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- Amalthea Road, Amalthea Precinct, Gosforth Park, Germiston 2094
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Higher animal longevity & health Health-centric housing, balanced feed and climate automation extend the productive lifespan of birds and pigs while reducing mortality. Precision feed portion control Automated weighing and dosing systems deliver exactly the right ration every time, boosting feed efficiency and cutting waste. Bio-security & hygiene built in Closed-system layouts, residue removal and smart airflow block pathogens and keep barns clean, safeguarding flock health and food safety. Automated ventilation & climate stabilisation Intelligent fans and sensors regulate temperature, humidity and fresh-air exchange around the clock, preventing heat stress and cold drafts. Lower labour & energy costs Integrated automation cuts manual tasks, while energy-efficient motors and smart controllers reduce electricity consumption for better margins.
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