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Chuwit Farm (2019) Public Co Ltd (CFARM) is making a major strategic expansion by investing approximately USD 3.8 million to enter the layer farming business for the first time. The initiative is designed to support long-term growth by generating stable, recurring income while reducing the limitations of the cyclical broiler business. Management anticipates a payback period of about five years, with initial production capacity set at 200,000 layers and room for future expansion if market demand rises.
Mathucha Junthanasombun, CFARM Deputy Managing Director – Management Division, explained that construction of the new facilities is already underway. Commercial operations are expected to begin in early 2026, marking the company’s entry into a new business line. They target a payback period of about five years.
Daily revenue from egg production
Ms Mathucha emphasized that expanding into layer farming is a key strategy to establish a stable and sustainable income base.
Unlike broiler farming, which generates revenue only at the end of production cycles, egg production provides daily income from sales. This shift is expected to strengthen CFARM’s financial resilience and improve cash flow consistency.
Initial capacity and market confidence
The new farm will begin with a production capacity of approximately 200,000 layers. CFARM has already secured agreements with existing partners in the broiler segment who also require eggs, ensuring reliable demand from the outset.
Should new customers emerge, the company is well positioned to expand quickly. Land has been reserved for future development, creating significant opportunities for long-term growth.
Contract farming to manage costs
CFARM will continue its contract farming system, consistent with its broiler operations. The company sources day-old chicks and feed from partner producers, while focusing on farm management and husbandry before delivering output back to contractual partners.
This approach helps mitigate risks from volatile feed prices, as costs are predetermined under contract terms.
“We place strong emphasis on selecting partners that offer the best returns under the lowest possible risk. This has always been a core strength of CFARM’s business model,” Ms Mathucha noted.
Broiler business remains core
CFARM’s broiler business remains its primary revenue driver, with a production capacity of about 3 million birds per cycle, or 15.8 million birds annually. Each cycle takes roughly 2-2.5 months.
However, because broiler farming does not generate daily revenue, the company’s expansion into layer farming is intended to complement its core operations. By diversifying income streams, CFARM aims to strengthen its financial structure and enhance long-term stability.
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