Free range egg packer develops new computer system

John Bowler Agriculture has spent the past two years developing its own touch-screen computer control system aimed at helping free-range egg producers manage their flocks.

As Jonathan Thompstone explains, a common complaint with many other control systems is that they are complicated and often baffling to use. "There are a lot of systems on the market, but they are difficult to use. So we decided to develop our own system."

It replaces the old analogue fan switches and control dials, as well as bringing new functions and the ability to see at a glance vital information, such as current fan status, house temperature and energy use.