Lanka Livestock ’17 was held on 20-22nd July at the SLECC where Bodum Engineering Solutions Ltd, a leading knowledge-based company specializing in the supply, installation and maintenance for the livestock solutions, was the proud gold sponsor.
With the increasing poultry consumption in the country due to urbanization and higher disposable income, Sri Lanka hosted the first ever international agriculture, feed and livestock production exhibition titled Lanka Livestock ’17 organized by the National Livestock Development Board and AMB Tarsus of Malaysia. This event provided a platform to suppliers of agriculture, feed and livestock equipment to meet farmers, plantation owners, feed producers, veterinarians, processors and integrators.
The agriculture industry, especially the livestock and dairy production, is exhibiting an impressive growth as the industry is investing and adopting the latest, state-of-the-art farming solutions to cater to the increase in local food demand. Most notably commercial farms in the poultry sector have increased production and the same is also experienced in dairy milk production sector.
‘The poultry industry in Sri Lanka today is one of the most modern in the region even surpassing other neighboring countries in terms of equipment and facilities. Many poultry integrators continuously upgrade their hatcheries, farms and processing plants to cater to the growing demand’, said Rajive Miranda, Director Sales and After Sales, Bodum Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Miranda says, ‘the emphasis of the company has been in providing the industry with the latest technology, not compromising on quality and reliability. Such technology adapted by farmers and integrators contribute towards higher efficiency, reduce operating costs, improve yields and hygienic conditions. Unfortunately, traders who are technically unqualified and with a desire for financial gain only, have also infiltrated this industry and it is a challenge to keep them from reversing this technological growth.’
The growing cost of production and limited labour in the industry has also forced producers to rethink their expansion strategy and move into automation where possible. ‘Currently the industry uses a large amount of labour at farm level as well as in processing and packaging. We believe customers are capable of adapting automation. We are seeing poultry producers switch to the latest technology and automation resulting in tremendous benefits to themselves’ Miranda further stated.
Established 33 years ago, Bodum began operations by importing and trading packaging and processing machinery for the food and beverage industry. In the 1990’s, it acquired the rights to sell livestock equipment and its core operations shifted focus mainly into poultry. By 2000 it emerged as a major supplier of livestock machinery, providing solutions for large livestock entities, small farmers and government organizations. Later on, it introduced its after sales division which eventually became an integral part of the company’s success.
Today, Bodum Engineering Solutions is a leader in the supply of livestock farming and processing equipment. The company is the pioneer in the engineering and supply of Environment controlled house systems for poultry and swine farming equipment and solutions. In addition, the company is also the leading supplier of equipment for hatcheries and processing plants in the poultry industry. Since many of their customers are medium to larger establishments, they provide complementary solutions such as waste water treatment and solid waste management equipment specifically to the livestock and processing sectors.
Bodum Engineering Solutions also continues its activities in the food and beverage sector with processing and packaging machinery being the largest supplier of packaging machinery, specifically for milk powder and coconut powder.
‘With over 30 years of knowledge and practical experience our customers benefit tremendously. Our expertise is backed by our reputation for providing quality products that are reliable and durable together with sound advice. Bodum Engineering takes on projects that we believe are achievable in the best interests of both, the industry and our customers’ said Miranda.