SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Family-owned poultry producer and processor Baiada Poultry, based in Sydney, Australia, announced it is building two new automated breeding farms in the Riverina region.

Baiada Poultry expects construction to be completed by February 2024.

The farms will feature ventilation technology that recaptures heat produced from operations and repurposes it to offset natural gas usage. Another benefit from the heat recovery system is improvement in litter condition and air quality within the breeding houses, which creates better conditions for the birds.

“Growing our presence in the Riverina through the development of these farms is a strategic move that aligns with our vision for growth and sustainability in the region,” the company said in a LinkedIn post. “The new farms will not only contribute to the region’s economy but also meet the increasing demands for high-quality produce.”

Baiada was founded in 1916 and has grown into one of Australia’s leading poultry producers. Under its brands Lilydale Free Range and Steggles, the company supplies local retailers and foodservice operators. It applies a vertically integrated business model, managing poultry production all the way from breeding and hatching chickens to producing feed and processing fresh poultry products for its customers.