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 poultry scale weighs directly in the nest Nesca Broiler breeder managers know the dilemma: how to keep an eye on weights without disturbing the birds unnecessarily – and without increasing the...
Smart scales EasyCheck They weigh quietly, they weigh steadily, they weigh accurately: modern poultry scales are more than just measuring devices. They are an early-warning system, help to optimise feed...
Bringing customers together through knowledge, connection and collaboration. Big Dutchman Customer Day Big Dutchman recently hosted a Customer Day for customers and partners from Alzu Pig Genetics, PIC...
Recent Projects
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Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler...
Our Products & Solutions
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....
OptiSec is a manure drying tunnel from Big Dutchman developed for optimal and efficient drying of fresh or pre-dried manure from layer/poultry houses, up to a dry matter content of 70%. OptiSec has 4 to...
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.
