POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – In recent years, global trends have shown increasing concern for animal welfare and food safety issues, particularly in layer hen production systems. More than 2,300 food companies have committed to transitioning to 100% cage-free eggs, including SuperIndo, Swiss-Belhotel, and Ismaya Group. In response to this strong market demand and growing consumer awareness of food safety, the book “Commercial-Scale Cage-Free Layer Farming in Indonesia” was published on Tuesday, December 1, 2025.

The book is authored by Sandi Dwiyanto and Mutzu Huang from Lever Foundation, aiming to provide efficient production methods and economic analysis to support volume-based cage-free egg production. Its development involved various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, academics, associations, integrated companies, and farmers.

Sandi Dwiyanto stated that in recent years, demand for more ethical, safe, and sustainable food products has continued to rise. In line with this trend, both global and domestic food companies have begun shifting to 100% cage-free eggs in their supply chains. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture issued Regulation No. 32 of 2025 on Animal Welfare—the first of its kind in Indonesia—at the end of 2025 to strengthen the competitiveness of the national food sector.

In collaboration with Pertanian Press as the publisher, the book’s content has been fully adapted to farming practices in Indonesia to ensure relevance to local conditions, while also introducing internationally recognized sustainable methods to meet the needs of the national poultry industry.

“Through this book, we aim to provide guidance that not only covers technical concepts and principles, but also field experience, economic analysis, and management practices that have been implemented by farmers in Indonesia and other countries. We hope this book can serve as a valuable reference for the poultry sector,” said Dwiyanto.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA., IPU., ASEAN Eng., Expert Staff to the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia for Livestock Product Downstreaming, emphasized that this book serves as an important guide amid the dynamics of the global poultry industry, where animal welfare, food safety, and sustainability are becoming key concerns that Indonesia cannot ignore.

“A paradigm shift toward production systems that better consider animal welfare is inevitable. In Europe, battery cage systems have been abandoned. Australia, the United States, South Korea, and several ASEAN countries are moving in the same direction. Indonesia needs to position itself as part of this transformation, not merely follow—especially as global market demands and corporate commitments to cage-free eggs continue to strengthen each year,” he wrote in the book’s foreword.

Heri Dermawan, Chairman of the Indonesian National Poultry Farmers Organization (GOPAN) and Member of Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), also expressed appreciation for the publication of the book. He considers it a much-needed technical reference for poultry industry players in Indonesia.

“It is undeniable that changes in the global food industry are pushing us to rethink how farming practices can become more sustainable, adaptive to market needs, and still maintain national competitiveness. This book provides a comprehensive overview—from global trends and animal welfare standards to technical management and economic analysis, including case studies of farms in China and business analysis in Indonesia that can support strategic decision-making for farmers considering system transformation,” he said.

Achmad Dawami, Chairman of the Indonesian Poultry Breeding Companies Association (GPPU), who also contributed a foreword, highlighted that the global poultry industry is increasingly focusing on layer farming systems that prioritize animal welfare. This international trend not only drives the emergence of new regulations in several countries but also shapes market expectations toward higher production standards.

He added that this shift opens opportunities for Indonesia’s poultry sector to access new market segments, both domestically and within global supply chains. However, these opportunities must be addressed while maintaining production efficiency and considering domestic market conditions, so that the transition process can be realistic and sustainable.

“I hope this book can serve as a useful reference for stakeholders in understanding these trends and opportunities, as well as a basis for formulating appropriate strategies to face the dynamics of the global industry,” he stated.

This is further supported by the results of a consumer survey conducted by Lever Foundation in collaboration with GMO Research in July 2025. The survey showed that 72% of consumers believe that hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and food companies should only use cage-free eggs in their supply chains. Additionally, 55% of consumers stated they are more likely to choose food brands that use 100% cage-free eggs.

The book is now available and can be accessed for free via the Pertanian Press website or through the following link: https://epublikasi.pertanian.go.id/pertanianpress/catalog/book/202. The presence of this guide is expected to serve as both a practical and strategic reference for stakeholders—especially farmers and poultry industry players—in understanding market opportunities, navigating the transition process, and developing more sustainable and competitive production systems at both national and global levels.

Get more information about Indonesia’s poultry industry by joining our Poultry Indonesia WhatsApp Channel.