POULTRYINDONESIA, Yogyakarta – The Indonesian Cage-Free Association (ICFA) organized a Multi-Stakeholder Training: Strengthening Cage-Free Systems and the Role of Supporting Industries in Yogyakarta on April 8–9, 2026. The event was attended by 23 participants representing various supporting sectors within the poultry industry, including feed, animal health and pharmaceuticals, pullet & breeding, as well as housing systems and equipment.

A number of national and international companies participated in the training. From the animal health sector, representatives included Cita Indonesia Group, PT ITPSA Nutritional Solutions, PT Agrinusa Jaya Santosa, Nutricell Pacific, PT Ceva Animal Health Indonesia, and PT Biotek Saranatama. The feed sector was represented by PT New Hope Indonesia, Anpario PLC, PT Farmsco Feed Indonesia, and PT Haida Agriculture Indonesia. Meanwhile, housing and equipment providers included PT Unigro Artha Persada, Big Herdsman, and PT Big Dutchman Agriculture Indonesia. From the pullet & breeding sector, participants included PT Sapta Karya Megah, Hy-Line International, and CV Tambak Muda Farm.

Over the course of two days, participants engaged in presentations, interactive discussions, and field visits to cage-free and free-range farms. Through these observations, participants gained firsthand insights into the differences between cage-free and conventional systems in terms of farm management, animal welfare, and production performance, including the practical challenges faced by farmers.

The training was designed as a cross-sector collaborative platform to strengthen understanding of cage-free egg production systems, while also encouraging the active role of supporting industries in building an integrated and sustainable ecosystem.

ICFA noted that several challenges still hinder its member farmers, including maintaining flock uniformity during the pullet phase, disease control, and production stability. However, farmers who consistently implement improvements—such as optimizing housing design, feed management, litter management, and operational practices—have reportedly achieved productivity levels of up to 90%.

In an official statement received by Poultry Indonesia, ICFA emphasized that the transition toward cage-free systems cannot rely solely on farmers, but requires active involvement from the entire supply chain. By involving multiple stakeholders in this training, it is expected that farmers will gain more comprehensive support, enabling more optimal management of cage-free operations.

Through this cross-sector forum, participants were also encouraged to identify innovation opportunities and concrete contributions that each stakeholder can provide in supporting cage-free implementation aligned with animal welfare principles. ICFA hopes that this initiative will serve as a starting point to strengthen synergy among stakeholders, enabling the development of cage-free systems in Indonesia to become more adaptive and sustainable.

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