AUSTRALIA | Inghams Group Limited has announced a significant expansion in its Victorian poultry breeding operations.
In partnership with ProTen, Australia’s largest corporate meat chicken grower, Inghams has invested in two new, state-of-the-art poultry breeder production farms in Charlton, Victoria.
The collaboration has capitalised on ProTen’s proven expertise in poultry farm development and operations, ensuring the delivery of world-class production facilities.
The project represents an investment of approximately AUD 50 million and will see the construction of 16 highly automated production sheds across the two farms, with construction commencing in August 2026 and operations expected to begin in the first half of 2029. The new facilities will be managed by Inghams following completion.
“This development represents an important investment in our Victorian farming operations and the Charlton community,” said Inghams’ General Manager, Farming & Milling, Sheridan Alfirevich.
“Building on our long-standing presence in the region, these new state-of-the-art breeder farms will meaningfully expand our national breeding capacity and deliver world-class animal welfare and biosecurity outcomes. We are excited about the project and look forward to continuing to grow alongside the Charlton community for many years to come.”
Once completed, the breeder farms will incorporate the latest technology for egg grading and sorting, utilising artificial intelligence-based systems to assess each egg. The scale of the investment and advanced automation will enhance Inghams’ operational efficiency and reduce transport costs.
This project represented a major commitment to regional Victoria and is expected to create employment opportunities within the local Charlton community during both the construction and operational phases.
