PILGRIM’s EUROPE has completed a £6 million-plus redevelopment of Potton Farm in Cambridgeshire, replacing the site’s existing timber-framed poultry sheds with five larger steel-framed buildings.
The company said the investment has increased the farm’s capacity by making more effective use of the existing site footprint.
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The five new clear-span poultry buildings have been equipped with new ventilation and misting systems, alongside updated feeding technology.
Pilgrim’s Europe said the systems give farm teams greater control over conditions inside the buildings, with the aim of supporting bird welfare and flock performance.
The redevelopment has also included a redesigned site layout to improve access and movement around the farm, as well as new facilities for staff.
Modern facilities
Aaron McKenna, head of broiler operations UK at Pilgrim’s Europe, said: “Potton Farm is an important part of our poultry operations, and this investment represents a significant commitment to the long-term future of the site and to poultry production in the region.
“The transformation of the site provides our teams with modern facilities that will support the farm for years to come, enabling us to continue delivering high standards of bird welfare, operating as efficiently as possible and providing the best service to our customers.”
