Here at Big Dutchman, we’re passionate about farming.  We’re passionate about farmers being as profitable as possible because profitable farms mean sustainability. We’re also passionate about animal welfare because happy, healthy animals mean better productivity and… you guessed it… profitable farms. This month we’ve been chatting about 4 ways to increase pig productivity with Big […]

Keeping chickens healthy and happy is key to any broiler farm’s profitability. Big Dutchman’s experience with Southern African broiler chicken farmers since 1966 has ensured a wealth of local experience that we provide to our clients from broiler farm objective setting to ongoing broiler farm support. “In any farm, feed conversion and animal productivity is […]

Starting an egg production, poultry production or pig production farm is an exciting venture with enormous potential.  With any new business, ensuring the sustainability and profitability of the farm is critical, particularly in first few months. Big Dutchman specialises in egg, poultry and pig production and Big Dutchman Buildings set farmers up for almost instant […]

In any animal production farm, managing input costs to ensure the profitability of the farm is key to success. Big Dutchman has worked with hundreds of farmers over the 55+ years we’ve been working in Southern Africa,  fine tuning this delicate profitability equation.  Apart from energy efficient buildings, accurate feed and water distribution systems and […]