10 | The new barn shed will deliver a 25 per cent increase in barn production. RURAL PEOPLE » Higgins Poultry Farm now we’re only grading three days a week, so it’s given us the ability to provide capacity for substantial growth,” explains Dave Higgins, CEO of Wholesome NZ and Higgins Poultry, representing the third generation of the family to run the operation. The upgrade forms part of broader expansion plans that will see the farm increase production by 50 per cent over the coming period. Currently producing 50,000 dozen barn and free-range eggs weekly, the business aims to increase production to 75,000 dozen. The new barn shed will deliver a 25 per cent increase in barn production. Dave says the farm’s focus on cage-free production aligns with growing consumer awareness of animal welfare issues, positioning the farm well for future market developments. “Happy hens produce the best eggs. We are totally committed to colony cage-free and cage-free farming and completely endorse the SPCA Investing in state-of-the-art facilities Karen Phelps Higgins Poultry Farm in Wanganui is experiencing steady growth, prompting the business to invest heavily in state-of-the-art facilities and plan expansion targets. It has recently completed construction of a new facility equipped with an automated egg grader and has a new barn under construction. “We were running seven days a week grading eggs, programme, which ensures the eggs are produced in the most humane conditions possible”. This standard requires the farm to be approved and audited by the SPCA, giving our eggs the highest level of credibility. There are strict regulations governing pasture, shelter and welfare. On top of all this, we carefully manufacture the hens’ feed on the farm itself, ensuring these Wanganui feathered creatures do indeed live in chicken paradise. Nationwide Commercial & Agricultural Design & Build Specialists Fast Build. Fixed Price. No Drama. With 35 years of experience, Steelpac delivers turnkey commercial, industrial and rural projects nationwide. We take projects from design through to completion — saving clients time, money, and eliminating third-party markups. 022 1748 771 craig@steelpacconstruction.co.nz steelpacconstruction.co.nz
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