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
Cloud-based management system BFN Fusion Working on the field and in the house at the same time What if poultry houses provided data independently? Feed consumption, climate conditions, warning messages...
Big Dutchman South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of Stefan van Achterbergh as the new Head of the Pig Division. Stefan van Achterbergh Stefan has been part of the Big Dutchman family...
Reykjagarður inaugurates new broiler house Guests discussing equipment and livestock production in the new broiler house; sacks and drinks have been prepared With a view of the Hekla volcano and located...
Recent Projects
Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa successfully delivered...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler...
Big Dutchman Southern Africa is proud to share another...
Our Products & Solutions
Supplied as mobile units, OptiPress 400 and 780 are Big Dutchman’s highly efficient screw press separators. They don’t wear off easily and feature superior quality materials ensuring a long service life....
The BD PelletTower is a clever and innovative solution for large farm complexes. It is designed to save space, with a short transfer distance between the pellet mill and the bagging unit. This ensures...
The BD PelletBox system pelletises dried manure or compost and is ideal for farms or farm complexes. Sensible residue treatment entails pelletising dry material(s) to improve storage stability and transportability....
CompoLiner is an innovative composting system that offers easy handling, as well as a guided, fully automatic process control. The installation is quick and easy, and the system is easily adaptable to...
CompoTower is a vertically, enclosed high-quality fermentation system that evaporates the moisture in manure and slurry through a high-temperature fermentation process. The CompoTower process converts...
OptiPlate is a highly efficient steel plate drying system with a compact design. It dries fresh poultry and layer manure to a dry matter content of up to 80%. OptiPlate is available with one to six tiers....
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.
