- In February 2024, AGCO Corporation, a global leader in agricultural machinery, expanded its market presence by merging with another agricultural equipment provider. This strategic move is expected to significantly influence the poultry keeping machinery market by broadening AGCO's product portfolio and enhancing its service capabilities. The merger supports innovation and service optimization across agricultural operations, which is likely to accelerate the adoption of advanced poultry machinery solutions and strengthen AGCO’s competitive position globally
- In June 2023, Vencomatic Group launched a new egg handling system designed to increase efficiency in layer farms. This technological advancement is poised to positively impact the poultry keeping machinery market by streamlining egg collection workflows, reducing labor costs, and improving animal welfare. By introducing automation and precision into the egg handling process, the system reinforces the market trend toward sustainable, high-performance equipment tailored to modern poultry farming needs
- In July 2021, AVICOLA FEREZ's new manufacturing facility in Abanilla, designed specifically for free-range hens, is set to expand its capacity with support from Tecno and Ingeniera Avcola. The Tecno Aviary VS224 facility, tailored for 8,000 free-range hens, marks a significant development in the industry, emphasizing enhanced poultry farming technology
- In March 2021, Big Dutchman introduced Barny, an innovative robot designed to address the issue of floor eggs. Currently in beta testing, Barny navigates the barn, encouraging hens to use nests for laying eggs. Test results indicate that Barny can reduce the number of floor eggs by up to 75%, showcasing its efficiency
- In March 2021, Vencomatic expanded its Prinzen product line with the introduction of the Prinzen Palletiser. This new addition is aimed at meeting the increasing demand for automated egg handling solutions. The Palletiser operates autonomously, connects to various farm packers, and efficiently handles up to 40,000 eggs per hour, or 110 cases, by moving four stacks of trays simultaneously
