On October 10, 2024, BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (BAF, the Company) continued to put into operation the Hai Ha modern green high-tech pig mega farm (Hai Ha farm) in Hai Ha district, Quang Ninh province. This is BAF’s second-largest farm complex, following the Hai Dang megai farm in Tay Ninh. BAF has operated over 36 high-tech farms nationwide, solidifying its position as a leader in Vietnam’s livestock industry.
The Hai Ha farm is considered the largest mega farm in Northern Vietnam, and it was put into operation after meeting the strict selection standards of both the IFC and BAF. It utilizes state-of-the-art tunnel barn technology that meets the highest standards in Vietnam. The equipment, automated management systems, and wastewater treatment facilities are imported from leading corporations in Europe, America, etc., to optimize production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Located in Hai Ha District, Quang Ninh Province, on nearly 50 ha, the Hai Ha farm is surrounded by mountains and isolated from residential areas, providing ideal conditions for “biosecurity.” The farm implements a strict “quarantine belt” following leading global modern farming standards to ensure the highest level of biosecurity.
To minimize the disease risk, workers undergo a disinfection and isolation process 24 to 48 hours before farm entry. The automatic feeding system, controlled through a central system, reduces human-animal contact, limiting disease transmission and significantly cutting labor costs. The temperature inside the barns is maintained at a stable level thanks to weather sensors integrated with IoT technology, ensuring an optimal environment for livestock development.
Image of the barns at the Hai Ha farm complex
The Hai Ha farm has a capacity of 5,000 sows and 60,000 market hogs, and it is expected to contribute over VND750 billion in annual revenue to the company (depending on market pig prices). Since early 2023, BAF has focused on building large-scale farm complexes to optimize advantages such as minimizing logistics costs, reducing losses during transportation, and limiting disease to ensure livestock health. The Hai Ha farm is expected to operate with around 150 – 160 workers, lower than the industry average of 210 for farms of similar scale.
The investment cost for the Hai Ha farm complex is approximately VND600 billion, saving about 10% compared to the cost of building three separate farms.
Overview of the Hai Ha Mega Farm
The Hai Ha farm has a modern water and waste treatment system. Pig waste is handled using a scraping system and transferred to composting towers. These towers apply biotechnology for biogas fermentation, followed by high-tech filtration, allowing for reuse. The resulting organic fertilizer enriches the high-quality rice fields owned by Tan Long Group.
The continuous launch of new farms marks a significant milestone in BAF’s strategy to become a leader in modern livestock farming. BAF has operated 36 high-tech pig farming facilities across the country, increasing the company’s total herd to over 500,000 pigs and producing nearly 1 million market pigs annually. The company plans to introduce and operate six new farm complexes with advanced technical standards from 2024 through early 2025.
A strategic partnership with Muyuan aims to position BAF among Vietnam’s Top 3 leading livestock companies.
Recently, BAF signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd., a leading livestock and food corporation, to receive technology transfers for innovative farming equipment and integrate AI into its livestock chain operations. Muyuan Foods (China) is one of China’s top livestock companies, with over 30 years of experience in the 3F closed-loop farming model (from farm to table). In 2023, Muyuan supplied 63 million pigs, surpassing the total pig production of Vietnam.
Muyuan will support BAF in the following areas: designing barns and equipment based on Muyuan’s technology; designing feed mills with Muyuan’s equipment and technology; designing and consulting on standard laboratory facilities; advising on and transferring environmental treatment technologies; providing management consulting, operational support, and team development training; and implementing intelligent farming equipment.
The technological cooperation and support from Muyuan will enable BAF to comprehensively upgrade its closed-loop system from animal feed production plants to farm models. This collaboration will help minimize disease risks, protect the health of the pig herd, and improve business efficiency. Additionally, BAF can learn and apply core farming technologies such as building multi-story pig barns. With these advancements, BAF aims to reach 450,000 sows and 10 million market hogs by 2030, positioning itself as a leading livestock company in Vietnam.