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
Nesca 2.0: the scale inside the nest Big Dutchman introduces Nesca 2.0, a currently unique solution for broiler breeder managers: the nest-integrated scale determines the females’ weight...
Obituary of a gentleman Bo Molin He was a pioneer, a mentor, a role model. But above all, he was a very fine person. On 26 July, Bo Edvard Måns Molin passed away at the age of 87 in his home country...
Sales Meeting in Vechta, Germany An impressive figure indicates how important the Middle East & Africa region is for the future of agriculture: 60 % of the unused arable land worldwide is located in...
Recent Projects
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Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler...
Our Products & Solutions
Take control of flock uniformity with the highly efficient and compact grading scale Heidy from Big Dutchman. This easy-to-use weigher can grade up to 850 birds per hour and automatically sort the birds...
Nesca is a poultry scale suitable for group laying nests. The scale automatically determines the weight of hens visiting the nest to lay their eggs, and can record the largest possible range of weights...
The UV-S 500+ is a battery cage system specifically designed for the rearing of breeders for broiler production. The battery cages consist of two different areas – the start tier and the grow tier – each...
UNIVENT Parents-AI is a housing concept for broiler breeders which are to be inseminated artificially. The hygienic and efficient system consists of a three-tier manure belt battery separation of male...
A carefully developed egg counting mechanism, EMEC counts eggs on a conveyor belt in combination with an egg-counter computer. Technical Infrared light is used to detect eggs on the conveyor An electronic...
IR4 is an egg counting mechanism that uses an infrared transmitter and receiver to register the eggs passing below the counter. It is a highly accurate system that ensure no egg is missed and the final...
Office Details
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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Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
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.
