Belgian turkey farmer getting the best from Europe

05-12-2018 | |
Vanoverberghe only breeds hens now. Turkey males, slaughtered at 21 weeks, involve more risks than hens, that leave the company at 16 weeks. Photo: Dick van Doorn
Vanoverberghe only breeds hens now. Turkey males, slaughtered at 21 weeks, involve more risks than hens, that leave the company at 16 weeks. Photo: Dick van Doorn
Overall, you could say that Belgian turkey farmer Michiel Vanoverberghe (25) benefits from Europe’s best. His turkeys go to Germany, their manure to France, Belgian regulations apply and their feed comes from the Netherlands. At only 6 kilometres from the French border, in the beautiful Belgian landscape, lies the second location of the Vanoverberghe family’s turkey farm. Since last year, the young Belgian turkey farmer has been part of a so-called agricultural corporation. This second loca


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

Redacteur 2

Fabian
Brockötter

Redacteur 3

Tony
McDougal

Van Doorn
Dick Van Doorn Freelance Journalist