Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) is enhancing agricultural efficiency and environmental sustainability through the development of smart chicken farms. These farms employ modern technologies and eco-friendly practices to optimize biosecurity, resource management, and green area creation.

Siripong Aroonratana, COO - Livestock Business at CP Foods, emphasized the company's commitment to using innovation for producing quality, safe, and nutritious products. The processes at CP Foods are fully traceable and leverage modern technologies like automation, AI, and IoT to maximize resource efficiency and value. Ban That Farm in Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province, is a prime example, utilizing biosecurity principles and converting vacant spaces into green areas benefiting both the factory and the surrounding community.

To further its environmental commitment, CP Foods has launched the "Forest in Farm" project, focusing on forest conservation and restoration, biodiversity creation, large tree management, and carbon credit management. These efforts will be extended to other CP Foods farms and factories.

Peerapong Krinchai, Head of Corporate Engineering at CP Foods, discussed the modern farm models being developed. These models incorporate smart farming systems and engineering knowledge to create optimal living conditions for livestock, support automation systems, and manage energy efficiently, including using chicken manure to generate electricity.

“The new farm design employs environmentally friendly construction materials and a prefabricated construction system to reduce environmental impact. Energy is managed efficiently, and wastewater is systematically handled to achieve a Zero Discharge farm. The aim is to transform broiler chicken farms into model farms that align business needs with community and environmental sustainability,” said Mr. Peerapong.

The "Forest in Farm" project recently engaged over 300 executives and employees from various CP Foods business lines, along with local officials and community leaders. They planted 4,500 trees on a 30-rai area at Ban That Farm, showcasing the initiative to utilize vacant spaces as green areas and create a natural forest environment.