27 Jun 2025

Brunei sets regional benchmark with poultry self-sufficiency

The Sultanate achieves full self-sufficiency in chicken eggs and meat, signaling strong potential for poultry-related investment and agri-tech partnerships.

Jess Ramanee

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Brunei has achieved full self-sufficiency in its poultry sector—producing 103% of its chicken egg needs and 100% of its chicken meat—establishing itself as a regional leader in food security and agri-food resilience.

Abdul Manaf Metussin, Minister of the Primary Resources and Tourism, announced this achievement during the 21st Legislative Council. He credited the success to a whole-of-nation strategy, involving close collaboration between the government and private sector stakeholders.

Efficient systems

This milestone reflects Brunei’s sustained investment in modern, high-efficiency farming systems, strong biosecurity measures, and value-added processing across its poultry value chain. These efforts align with the national Food Industry Roadmap, which outlines the country’s vision to strengthen domestic food production while promoting sustainable agriculture and long-term economic diversification.

Brunei’s achievement also signals its readiness for strategic agrifood partnerships, particularly in areas such as poultry feed technology, animal health, and export-oriented processing for eggs and meat. With ongoing modernization across its primary industries, the country offers growing potential for cross-border investment in agri-tech and food safety solutions.

High-capacity farms driving growth

At the forefront of this transformation is Ideal Multifeed Farm (Brunei) Sdn Bhd, the nation’s most vertically integrated poultry producer. The company manages its entire supply chain—from feed milling and hatchery operations to broiler processing and egg grading.

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Producing over 40 million eggs and 2.8 million broilers annually, backed by certifications like Halal, GMP, HACCP, and ISO, Ideal is well-positioned for regional food partnerships and agri-tech collaborations.

Other major players include:

QAF Farms Sdn Bhd – one of Brunei’s oldest integrated poultry operations based in Tutong District.
Soon Lee Farm – a key domestic supplier.
Hua Ho Agricultural Farm – a direct supplier of Hua Ho supermarkets.
Golden Chick Livestock Farm – the first Bruneian egg farm accredited for export to Singapore, highlighting its compliance with international standards.

Potential

These leading producers reflect the technical maturity of Brunei’s poultry industry, characterized by modern housing systems, traceability infrastructure, and robust food safety practices.

Together, they offer a solid foundation for international investors exploring opportunities in feed innovation, poultry health solutions, smart farming technologies, and Halal-certified processing platforms.

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