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Our peopleFernando Fonseca - Poultry Specialist
With a degree in zootechnical engineering and a creative and innovative nature, Fernando Fonseca applies his IT knowledge to his work, developing creative solutions to the challenges he encounters on the farms he visits. "I enjoy creating tools and apps that make everyday tasks easier for farmers. Sharing these innovations with my colleagues at De Heus and applying them for the benefit of our clients is incredibly rewarding," he adds.
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NewsDe Heus awarded World-class Workplace label for 2022
"This label makes me incredibly proud of who we are as De Heus and how we distinguish ourselves from other organisations as an attractive employer", with these words Isolde Eleveld - HR Group Director De Heus - collected the World-class Workplace label for 2022 presented by Effectory. This label celebrates fantastic employership and demonstrates De Heus’ ongoing commitment to employee engagement to its current and future workforce.
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SustainabilityHow one modern slaughterhouse raises the bar for Myanmar’s poultry sector
Throughout Asia, the demand for sustainable and safe poultry products is growing rapidly. In the face of increased competition and movements towards chain integration, a volatile market and changing sales channels, many independent poultry farmers in Myanmar are struggling to tap into this potential. Together with key players in the poultry sector, De Heus Myanmar developed the first modern slaughterhouse in the country, providing independent farmers a better price for their products and access to a premium market.
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TestimonialI am confident about what we are doing now. We are growing in the right way
Hear from Mrs. Tien on her experience working with De Heus in Vietnam. Discover how our animal feed solutions improved her farm's productivity and profitability
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Our peopleAndrej Šoltys – Production Manager
Growing up in Kendice, Slovak Republic, Andrej Šoltys always had ambitious dreams. He attended the T.H. Shevchenko Grammar School in Prešov, where he focused on Slavic languages. Continuing his education at the University of Prešov, he initially pursued studies in interpretation and translation. However, he did not went in that direction. Andrej: "I rather enjoyed being in the centre of the action and being part of the value creation in the team."
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DairyImmediate insight into dairy herd ration efficiency
Because rations must produce returns, the ration efficiency on a dairy farm is of key importance. Ration efficiency is expressed in kilograms of fat and protein-corrected milk (FPCM) produced by a dairy herd on the basis of the kilograms of dry matter consumed. From an economic perspective, for a dairy farm it is essential that the production per kilogram of dry matter is as high as possible. Assuming equal costs, this increases the farm's cash flow. Economic calculations involving the assessment of a new farming strategy clearly demonstrate that it is easier for a farm to meet its obligations when, in addition to any growth in the number of cows, it also realises higher production levels.
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KaliberHow to make the most of your heifer potential
Dairy calves are born with extremely high genetic potential, which every farmer has the opportunity to unlock through good nutrition and management during rearing.
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Our peopleHana Franková – receptionist
Hana is the first person you encounter when you enter our head office in the Czech Republic. She is the ever-smiling receptionist and key to giving visitors and employees a good first impression. Besides handling incoming mail, calls and visitors, she has many other administrative-related responsibilities. Even though she studied hospitality and tourism, when she found there was a job opportunity at De Heus, she was quick to apply for the position of receptionist.
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New dedicated production facility in for De Heus in Toledo, Brazil
The opening of the new De Heus factory in Parana shakes up agriculture business! The unit, located in Toledo, is a factory dedicated - in the Dutch mold - and which already produces the line of Feed Premium Romelko, novelty in Brazil The openning of the new dedicated factory of De Heus, in Toledo changed the agribusiness in Paraná and brought together entrepreneurs, producers, cooperatives and authorities of the region, such as the mayor of the city, Lucio de Machi; the secretary of economic development, Paulo Almeida; former mayor Beto Lunitti. Also attended the event: Koen De Heus, global CEO of the company; and Ton van der Laan, member of the Grupo Royal De Heus Board; who came from the Netherlands to this important event.
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SustainabilityHow quality genetics have been transforming the nation’s poultry value chain
Faced with increased competition and chain integrations, a volatile market and increasing consumer demands, Vietnamese independent poultry farmers’ access to a steady supply of quality day-old chicks was disappearing. Driven by the growing demand for quality farm inputs, a joint venture was established between De Heus Vietnam and Belgabroed – to secure farmers’ access to quality inputs and break ground for a much bigger strategy to bring quality poultry meat to the Vietnamese consumer.
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