GUIDEBOOK CAGE-FREE LAYER HEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM
We express our gratitude to God Almighty, for by His abundant grace, blessings, and guidance, this Guide to Cage-Free layerHen Production System has been compiled and completed. The preparation of this guideline is part of the Government's efforts, specifically the Directorate General of livestock and Animal Health, to strengthen the governance of sustainable, responsible, and highly competitive national poultry production.
In line with global commitments and national development policy directions, the implementation of a cage-free laying hen production system is a strategic step in supporting the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to food security (SDG 2), health and well-being (SDG 3), sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12), action on climate change (SDG 13), and partnerships to achieve the goals (SDG 17). Improved animal welfare, efficient use of resources, and the implementation of environmentally friendly poultry farming practices are essential elements of a modern, sustainable food system.
The Indonesian poultry industry has shown significant growth over the past few decades, both in terms of scale, technology, productivity, and its contribution to the national supply of animal protein. With increasing public awareness and global market dynamics, the poultry industry is being challenged to adapt to new standards that emphasize food safety, sustainability, and animal welfare. Internationally, various global companies in the food, retail, and catering sectors have committed to using 100% cage-free eggs in their supply chains. This commitment has direct implications for the domestic market and opens up opportunities for national businesses to develop production models capable of meeting these expectations and requirements. Given these developments, an official guideline is needed that can provide technical references, operational standards, and best practice recommendations for farmers, companies, local governments, academics, and all stakeholders. This guideline is expected to serve as a reference in implementing a cage-free laying hen production system that takes into account
biological, technical, socio-economic, and environmental sustainability aspects. Furthermore, this guideline is a crucial instrument in driving the transformation of the national poultry industry toward a more modern, adaptive, and marketoriented production system.
The development of these guidelines is inseparable from the collaboration and contributions of various parties. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to CATALYST, our partner in the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, for their technical support, substantive input, and close collaboration throughout the development of these guidelines. Synergy between the government, development partners, the business sector, and the community is a crucial foundation for strengthening the resilience of the national food system.
Finally, we hope that these Guidelines for Cage-Free Laying Hen Production Systems will be utilized optimally by all stakeholders as a reference for implementing efficient, safe, and sustainable production systems that align with scientific developments and global market demands. We hope these guidelines will make a tangible contribution to increasing the competitiveness of the Indonesian poultry industry and supporting the realization of a sustainable livestock system towards an Advanced Indonesia.
