| heusinkveldfarms.nl | Heusinkveld Pluimveehouderij | The company started in 1968 and has expanded over the years to 5 barns with a total area of 6500 m². Heusinkveld Pluimveehouderij strongly emphasizes animal welfare, hygiene, and the delivery of high-quality breeding stock. Practices include the use of daylight, LED lighting, and a heat exchanger to reduce emissions and improve air quality. | | breeding stock 11 poultry farm 37 heat exchanger 90 animal welfare 174 barn 282 led lighting 332 | |
| pluimveebedrijf.nl | Pluimvee Nieuws | The website covers a wide range of topics related to poultry farming, including legislation, health, animal welfare, and market prices. It provides updates on recent developments, events, and news articles, including information about bird flu, subsidies, and the impact of nitrogen regulations. The website also includes information on various aspects of poultry farming, such as housing, feeding systems, manure management, and business news, with links to external sources and partners. | | poultry farm 37 subsidy 2649 | |
| pluimveeweb.nl | Pluimveeweb.nl | The website covers topics such as economy, policy, housing, mechanization, feeding, health, and market figures within the poultry industry. Articles are available on current events, such as farmer opposition to the construction of a bypass in Klundert, concerns about the impact of the Animal Welfare Farm regulations, and reports of botulism in Ede. The website also offers access to news, archives of trade journals, videos, photos, and information from knowledge partners, as well as information about events and business. | News & Journalism → Agricultural News 10 | animal health 41 poultry 180 economy 682 politics 1259 market 2772 news 15293 | Moerdijk → Klundert 121 |
| agrogiethoorn.nl | Agro Giethoorn | The company operates on four pillars: crop farming, poultry farming, a biogas installation, and a dryer, all aimed at creating a circular economy. Agro Giethoorn specializes in the cultivation and processing of potatoes, with an annual harvest of 16 million kilos and housing approximately 115,000 Goed Nest Chickens in three barns. Through a biogas installation and a dryer, Agro Giethoorn processes residual streams into ingredients for the pet food industry, striving to optimize the value of waste products and reduce waste. | Organizations → Umbrella Organizations 25 | poultry farm 37 dryer 203 circular economy 365 potato 542 | |
| praktijkcentrumemissiereductie.nl | Practical Reduction Centre for Livestock Emissions | The PEV collaborates with farmers in the FoodValley region to test feasible and affordable techniques for emission reduction. Current projects include the Waste Shuffling and Dust Bath project, the Clean Air Agreement, the Incentive Scheme, PODUR, the extension of the PEV and the Regional Deal. The Practical Reduction Centre for Livestock Emissions (PEV) is part of the Poultry Expertise Centre (PEC) and focuses on knowledge expansion and sharing in poultry farming. | Agriculture → Organic Farming 560 | particulate matter 18 poultry farm 37 technique 2157 | |
| gvp-emmen.nl | Gezondheidscentrum voor Pluimvee | GvP is an independent poultry practice specializing in animal health, nutrition, and housing. The center has a laboratory for scientific and routine research and offers services such as business guidance, continuing education, and projects. GvP has created a film recording in collaboration with other companies to provide the Dutch public with an accurate image of the Dutch poultry industry. | | animal health 41 poultry 180 laboratory 478 chicken 944 nutrition 4935 research 8967 | Drenthe → Emmen 3348 |
| eitjevandekoning.nl | De Koning Pluimveehouderij | The farm, located in Fliert (Lunteren), was founded in 1979 and has evolved from a mixed farm with cows and chickens into a laying poultry farm. In 2004, the land was certified organic, and in 2016, a new barn was built for free-range chickens that meets the Beter Leven Keurmerk 1 standard. The farm currently houses 45,000 brown chickens and 23,000 free-range chickens with the Beter Leven Keurmerk 1, with a focus on sustainability and animal welfare, using solar panels for energy production. | Local & Regional Focus → Local Businesses 1077 | keurmerk 42 egg 335 organic 471 chicken 944 farm 2622 sustainability 18451 | Voorst → Wilp 142 |
| hetboerdereitje.nl | Het Boerdereitje | The company, founded in 2014, has been producing high-quality brown-shelled eggs for nearly 10 years. Het Boerdereitje works closely with local farmers, including Henry Sieljes and Marco and Yvonne Zuidema, to offer a wide range of regional products. The online shop offers a variety of products, including fresh eggs, egg products and other local delicacies, with fast delivery within 5 business days. | Supermarkets & Grocery → Food Stores 1058 | poultry farm 37 egg 335 regional products 391 farm 2622 webshop 8648 | |
| heusinkveldpluimvee.nl | Heusinkveld Pluimvee B.V. | The farm keeps chickens in Vinkenbuurt, located between Nieuwleusen, Ommen and Balkbrug, and they meet the Beter Leven 1-star welfare standard. The chickens have daily access to an enclosed outdoor area and are raised without the use of antibiotics. Heusinkveld Pluimvee sells its own chicken products via a freezer cabinet and also offers ice cream from ReestdalZuivel. | Cooking & Recipes → Eggs 36 | poultry farm 37 chicken 944 | Hardenberg → Balkbrug 220 |
| maassenpluimvee.nl | Maassen Eieren Homoet | The farm keeps chickens in a free-range environment, resulting in high-quality eggs. The farm is located in Homoet, Gelderland, and offers eggs from the local region. The website contains information about the farm, opening hours, contact details, and sales points. | | free-range 13 egg 335 chicken 944 farm 2622 | Netherlands → Gelderland 67015 |
| polderkip.nl | Stalling Flevoland | The chickens live in a large, bright barn with large windows that let in daylight, promoting a day and night rhythm. The chickens are fed with straw bales to play with and grain to forage, and have a covered outdoor area. The chickens are from a slow-growing breed, resulting in flavorful meat from happy chickens. | Meat → Chicken 127 | free-range 13 grain 192 barn 282 chicken 944 meat 2055 life 2673 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| peersystem.nl | Peer System | The Peer System encompasses a catching machine, shuttle, and trailer used for capturing, transporting, and unloading slaughtered chickens. The process is designed to improve the welfare of both animals and workers by minimizing stress and injuries, utilizing a calm capture process and a careful loading method. The system offers high efficiency, capturing thousands of chickens per hour and significantly reducing the physical burden on employees. | Agriculture → Agricultural Technology & Innovation 743 | welfare 140 shuttle 241 trailer 1624 cleaning 4567 | |
| agraplan.nl | Agraplan | Agraplan focuses on product development and antibiotic reduction to optimize poultry performance. The company offers a wide range of animal feed, stall cleaners, and disinfectants to support animal health and welfare. Agraplan works closely with veterinarians and laboratories, such as the CLVP laboratory, to develop innovative solutions and share expertise. | Nutrition → Animal Nutrition 38 | poultry sector 10 animal feed 151 laboratory 478 nutrition 4935 | |
| kennismakelaarpluimveehouderij.nl | Dikke Rietveld | The website focuses on learning and development within poultry farming, aiming to maintain the sector's leading position and adapt to evolving requirements. The website offers an overview of available courses and training programs, including a course on layer hen farming and masterclasses on premixes, and provides opportunities for feedback. Dikke Rietveld serves as a knowledge broker and develops courses and provides advice and support to poultry farmers and others involved. | Sustainable Practices → Farming 138 News & Journalism → Agricultural News 10 | poultry 180 course 14728 training 28133 | |
| bestemantechnosupport.nl | Besteman Techno Support B.V. (BTS) | Besteman Techno Support B.V. (BTS) is a leading supplier of air humidification technology, specifically focused on spraying aromatic oils, disinfectants and water. The company develops and supplies both compact individual sprayers and complete (mist) installations, fully tailored to the needs of the customer. BTS also offers service, advice and industrial installations alongside the equipment, emphasizing the durability, reliability and user-friendliness of their mist equipment, particularly the RLVM mist technology. | Agriculture → Greenhouse & Protected Cultivation 158 | | |
| impexgroep.nl | Impex Group | Impex was established in the 1970s after the founders gained experience in various countries. The poultry sector's growth led to international expansion. Impex Barneveld BV has grown into a global supplier of total solutions for drinking systems and accessories for poultry and swine farming since its founding in 1971. Impex Gainesville Inc. was established in 1985 to serve the US, Canada, and Central and South America with similar solutions. | Metal & Materials → Metalworking 2968 | poultry farm 37 installation 13742 | Gelderland → Barneveld 2781 |
| biomeerwaardekip.nl | Biomeerwaarde Kip | Biomeerwaarde Kip raises organic chickens who from birth have a humane existence, with daily access to free-range areas. The website describes the process of laying hens roaming outdoors and then the processing of the meat into organic chicken products. The website also provides information about the history of the company, membership benefits for poultry farmers, and a film showing the working methods. Furthermore, there is information about the founding, purpose and accessibility for Dutch poultry farmers. | Agriculture → Organic Farming 560 | poultry farmer 16 organic 471 chicken 944 film 3007 | |
| grefte.nl | Grefte Vleeskuikens B.V. | The company produces prime-aged chickens directly to Dutch poultry slaughterhouses. Grefte Vleeskuikens B.V. is located on three different sites in eastern Netherlands and is known for its above-average size. The company is continuously seeking energy, environmental and animal welfare innovations, including the development of an energy-generating barn. | Agriculture → Organic Farming 560 | poultry farm 37 barn 282 chicken 944 innovation 4659 energy 9075 sustainability 18451 | Hof van Twente → Hengevelde 112 |
| tuinblogs.nl | Not mentioned | The article describes the transformation of wood waste, such as from the forestry industry, into high-quality bedding and wood shavings, a practical example of the circular economy providing economic and ecological benefits. Specialized bedding producers play a crucial role in modern livestock farming by supplying hygienic bedding materials essential for animal welfare and business efficiency. Bedding production involves dust removal and microbiological stability, with professional producers implementing strict quality controls to ensure animal health. | | livestock farming 59 animal welfare 174 bed 1384 production 4582 | |
| cjpluimveebedrijven.nl | Claessens – Jenniskens Pluimveebedrijven | The company, active since 1985, values animal welfare, the environment, and the production of a healthy egg. The business operates with a continuous farming system, where day-old chicks grow into laying hens and their eggs are sold to customers in the Netherlands and abroad. The company emphasizes sustainability, productivity, and involvement in quality assurance systems such as IKB Ei & SecurEggFarmer to ensure food safety. | Administrative Support → Family Businesses 664 | poultry farm 37 egg 335 animal 2908 environment 4873 | Venray → Ysselsteyn 114 |
| maquettevoorchaam.nl | Gemeente | The approximately 25-minute film is continuously screened in a restored Flemish barn and is the result of a co-creation with over 100 residents of Chaam. The film is based on personal memories submitted by the inhabitants of Chaam in response to a request from the mayor. The film installation is located in Chaam, North Brabant, and is open for five summers, offering free access and a continuous film screening. | Arts → Film 3972 | barn 282 film 3007 | Alphen-Chaam → Chaam 207 |
| vandekruijs.nl | VOF van de Kruijs | VOF van de Kruijs is a company with a long tradition in poultry farming, dating back over twenty years and based on a passion for poultry and animal welfare. The company is located in Swartbroek and has focused on the breeding of slow-growing meat chickens since 2022, with the Beter Leven (Better Life) certification. The website provides information about the company, its history, the various types of poultry, and products, including meat chickens and laying hens. | | animal welfare 174 poultry 180 history 7286 | Weert → Swartbroek 27 |
| nijkampraalte.nl | Familie Nijkamp | Familie Nijkamp was approached as one of the twelve examples of sustainable income models in poultry farming, with the Windstreek recognized as a technological innovation. In March 2025, the first calves were taken outside to graze, benefiting from the pleasant weather and available orchards and pastures. The company is working with FrieslandCampina and Aldi Nederland on a project involving herb-rich grasslands for dairy cows, with the intention of sharing results and collecting experiences from other farmers. | | grassland 71 calf 150 cow 596 | |
| pluimveestal.nl | AWS Asfaltwerken B.V. | The AWS method offers a sustainable solution for sealing the floor of poultry farms, preventing dirt and bacteria. Proper maintenance is essential to extend the lifespan of the stall floor and prevent damage, especially in an intensive environment such as a poultry farm. The website provides information about the process, references, and requesting a quote. | Organizations → Umbrella Organizations 25 | poultry farm 37 aws 62 joints 155 farm 2622 floor 4781 | North-Brabant → Someren 850 |
| dustion.nl | Serutech Agri en Optiklep | DUSTion achieves a particulate matter reduction of 52% in poultry farms through ionization, where particulate matter particles are ‘stuck’ to grounded surfaces. The system has been tested and evaluated by relevant organizations such as Regio Foodvalley, the Practical Center for Emission Reduction in Livestock, and the Wageningen University, resulting in a particulate matter reduction of 52%. DUSTion, supplied by Serutech Agri and Optiklep, improves the indoor climate, the health of humans, animals and the environment and is recognized as one of the best particulate matter reduction systems on the market. | Environment → Environmental Technology 712 | ionization 15 particulate matter 18 reduction 22 poultry farm 37 farm 2622 | |
| pollosano.nl | PolloSano | PolloSano uses a patented Green Water Technology to clean drinking water pipes and promote healthier livestock, while reducing environmental impact. The technology works by filtering and activating air with UV light and magnetic fields, making the water free of pathogens and resistant to disease-causing bacteria. The system reduces the need for chemical additives and antibiotics and can be easily installed between water pipes. | Environmental Services → Water Treatment 265 | biofilm 11 reactor 17 air 122 livestock 207 water 2501 technology 6816 | |
| wijngaardenstalreiniging.nl | Van Wijngaarden stall cleaning & agriservice | The company specializes in the cleaning of calf, chicken, cow, horse, and pig barns. In addition to cleaning and disinfection, Van Wijngaarden stall cleaning & agriservice also offers supplementary services such as building up and starting calves, blood sampling, sorting and releasing, and shearing. Since 2011, the company has been IKB-certified for cleaning, confirming its quality level. | | certified 32 calf 150 barn 282 cleaning 4567 | |
| veehandelbemers.nl | Veehandel Bemers | The company offers services such as livestock valuation, transportation, and administrative and financial processing. A key aspect of their operations is the use of advanced technology, including scanners for scanning ear tags and implementing software for managing livestock data. Veehandel Bemers is certified for transporting livestock and offers customers digital invoices and information about the destination and weights of their animals. | | calf 150 scanner 175 livestock 207 transport 6105 administration 6587 software 8291 | |
| groen-veld.nl | Groenveld B.V. | Groenveld B.V. sells products such as alfalfa, lu-ko, pecking stones, and other distraction materials, nets, and complementary products such as gizzard gravel and canola straw. The company was founded in 2016 by Henk Groeneveld in Barneveld, with a background in the poultry sector, enabling them to understand the needs of poultry farmers well. Due to the changing regulations regarding the clipping of beaks in chickens, Groenveld B.V. now offers distraction materials to reduce negative pecking behavior and now operates in multiple European countries. | | alfalfa 12 poultry farmer 16 net 107 certification 3380 | Gelderland → Barneveld 2781 |
| groengaswijster.nl | Stichting Groen Gas Wijster | The Stichting Groen Gas Wijster was founded by poultry farms that supply their manure to the Green Create Wijster biogas center, and is supported by the NVP. The project aims to create a short, sustainable chain for poultry manure, with goals such as reducing costs, CO2 emissions, and dependence on external regulations. The biogas center in Wijster receives poultry manure from all over the Netherlands and offers complete manure disposal services, as well as explanations about the construction and the possibility to contact residents. | Animal Husbandry → Meat Production 123 | biogas 50 manure 211 chain 313 foundation 6678 | Midden-Drenthe → Wijster 67 |