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A De Heus hatchery in Ghana boosts the region's farmers and supports local communities

Last year, De Heus formed a pioneering joint venture with Kuipers Breeders to set up a state-of-the-art hatchery in Ghana producing layer chicks. By supplying a cost-effective alternative to imported layer hens, the partnership aims to help develop egg farming in the region, provide the local population with an affordable source of protein and support rural communities. Theo Smalbraak, Business Group Director Africa & Middle East, De Heus, and Jurjën Kuipers of Kuipers Breeders report on the status of project.

Feeding focused on a net profit per cow

Challenging the cows at the beginning of the lactation period improves their health and efficiency, as well as the net profitgain per cow. Of course the milk production response depends on many factors, including the starting ration, the production level and the dry phase. The cows must be able to cope with the increased feed concentrate level.

Philippe Mbundu – Export Manager Africa at Koudijs

Under the Koudijs brand, De Heus exports feed specialties, concentrates and premixes to more than 75 countries around the world. Koudijs employees are adventurous and enjoy discovering new markets. No challenge is too big. "We are active in many regions and do business with people from all kinds of cultures," says Philippe. “Being able to make a real impact in emerging markets is what drives me."

Gustavo Lino - Project Manager

The collaborative and friendly environment, the continuous learning about agribusiness and animal nutrition and the friendships, dedication and satisfaction he sees in his colleagues are what motivate Gustavo Breternitz Lino most in his work. This is his view of his work environment, one which has stimulated him to build an increasingly solid career.

Support from De Heus has helped me revive my business after a setback

Hear from our satisfied customer in Indonesia about the positive impact of De Heus shrimp feed. Read his the customer story about shrimp farming now.

Developing digital coaching for Poultry farmers in Africa

De Heus visits Black Jaguar Foundation's environmental restoration areas in Pará

With significant socio-environmental impact, the project promotes preservation and restoration of degraded areas in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor for the benefit of the local community and beyond. The size of the corridor has the potential to have a positive effect on all of us everywhere and to truly make a difference.

Chuon is expanding his business because of improved performance and profit

Chuon Chansophal is a yellow broiler farmer and lives together with his wife and 3 children. He started his yellow broiler farm in 2008. “I experienced many ups and downs in my business. I used several kinds of feed from many suppliers but the results were not satisfying. Till I became a customer of De Heus in 2012”, says Chuon.

Robert Kanyembo - Plant Manager at De Heus Uganda

Robert Kanyembo brings extensive expertise to his role as Plant Manager at De Heus Uganda, leveraging a BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries, complemented by a Masters in Project Planning Management. With nearly a decade in the animal feed manufacturing sector, Robert commenced his career at Zambeef Products PLC in Zambia, initially focusing on production and sales at Novatek Animal Feeds. His transition to Research and Development saw him pioneering advancements in fish feed quality and performance. Throughout his career, Robert has advised smallholder farmers across multiple countries on aquaculture best practices and nutritional solutions.

Celine Chang - Manager Global Support Poultry

Celine Change (33) has always had wide interests. As a student at Wageningen University, she chose to specialise in nutrition and adaptation physiology. Knowing about an animal's physiology is one thing, but how can you influence physiological and other environmental aspects through nutrition? Celine wanted to know more. When she was in Australia for a study project in 2012, she found some information about the traineeship at De Heus. She was immediately intrigued. Next November, it will be 9 years since Celine joined De Heus, where she is currently Manager Global Support Poultry.