A practical poultry waste solution for modern farms
Imago Engineering helps poultry farms process poultry manure on-site and convert a difficult waste stream into usable outputs with faster turnaround and lower land dependency.
An on-farm poultry waste solution
A Poultry Waste Solution built for farms of 50,000+ birds, IMAGO Engineering processes manure on-site instead of stockpiling it. This poultry manure management approach handles 30+ tons a day, cutting odor, insects and land use while converting a waste stream into feed protein and organic fertilizer. It's on-farm waste management that pays back.
The world produces roughly 1.2 billion tons of manure a year, and this poultry waste solution is engineered to turn that burden into value. See how the poultry manure technology behind the plant works, or check your site’s feasibility for a poultry waste solution.
Insect bioreactor technology deployment formats
Two modular formats scale the technology from pilot validation to full industrial production.
Container Unit
Small and medium poultry farms — below 50,000 birds
- Pilot deployment; smaller sites
- Testing feasibility and product quality
- Capacity
- 41 tons/month
- Estimated ROI
- 2.5–3 years
Production Plant
Large poultry farms — above 50,000 birds
- Modular bioreactor architecture
- Scalable layout
- Capacity
- 1–7K tons/month
- Estimated ROI
- 2.5–4 years
Poultry manure is no longer just a waste problem — it's a growing business challenge
As poultry production expands, farms generate increasing volumes of manure that require continuous management. Traditional disposal methods consume land, labor and operational budgets while creating environmental and regulatory risks. What was once considered a routine by-product is becoming one of the industry’s biggest operational challenges.
Rising Manure Volumes
Modern poultry farms generate thousands of tons of manure every year, making storage and disposal increasingly difficult as production grows.
Increasing Disposal Costs
Transport, storage and traditional treatment methods require significant ongoing operational expenses with little or no financial return.
Odor & Community Pressure
Strong odors and fly populations can lead to complaints from nearby communities and increase pressure from local authorities.
Environmental & ESG Requirements
Governments and food producers are placing greater emphasis on sustainable waste management, emissions reduction and responsible farming practices.
Lost Revenue Potential
Instead of creating value, poultry manure is often treated as a cost — despite containing nutrients that can be converted into profitable products.
Limited Room for Expansion
As farms grow, manure management infrastructure often becomes the bottleneck, limiting future expansion and increasing operational complexity.
Choose your IMAGO Solution
Whether you operate a small poultry farm, a large integrated producer, or are looking to invest in sustainable agritech infrastructure, IMAGO offers multiple ways to deploy its patented poultry manure processing technology.
Container Bioreactor Unit
The IMAGO Container Unit is a fully integrated poultry manure processing system designed for farms that want to eliminate waste while generating additional revenue from valuable end products.
Delivered as a ready-to-install modular solution, the container can begin operating with minimal site preparation and can later be expanded as production grows.
- Investment
- $390,000
- Farm size
- 10,000–50,000 birds
- Monthly capacity
- 41 tons
- Typical ROI
- 2.5–3 years
- Expansion
- Modular
Industrial Processing Plant
For large-scale poultry operations, IMAGO designs and constructs fully customized industrial processing plants capable of converting thousands of tons of poultry manure into valuable products every month.
Each facility is engineered around the customer's manure volume, site conditions and long-term expansion plans.
- Investment
- $5–20M
- Capacity
- 1,000–7,000 tons/month
- ROI
- 2.5–4 years
- Configuration
- Custom designed
Install an IMAGO Unit Without Purchasing It
A unique partnership model connecting poultry farms with private investors.
Not every poultry farm is ready to invest in new processing infrastructure. To accelerate adoption, IMAGO is developing an investment partnership model where independent investors finance the installation of Container Units at poultry farms.
The poultry farm contributes a continuous supply of poultry manure while IMAGO operates the technology. Revenue generated from the production of insect protein and organic fertilizer is then shared according to the commercial agreement.
This approach enables farms to eliminate waste without significant upfront capital while providing investors with access to recurring infrastructure-based returns.
Investor
Funds the container
IMAGO
Installs & operates the unit
Poultry Farm
Supplies the manure
Outputs
Protein + organic fertilizer
Revenue
Shared per agreement
Which solution is right for you?
Container Unit
- Best for
- Small farms
- Farm size
- 10k–50k birds
- Initial investment
- $390k
- Processing capacity
- 41 tons/month
- Expansion
- Modular
- Ownership
- Farm
- ROI
- 2.5–3 years
Industrial Plant
- Best for
- Large producers
- Farm size
- 50k+ birds
- Initial investment
- $5M–20M
- Processing capacity
- 1,000–7,000 tons/month
- Expansion
- Unlimited
- Ownership
- Farm
- ROI
- 2.5–4 years
Investor Partnership
- Best for
- Farms without CAPEX
- Farm size
- 10k–50k birds
- Initial investment
- None for the farm
- Processing capacity
- 41 tons/month
- Expansion
- Modular
- Ownership
- Investor / partnership
- ROI
- Revenue-sharing model
Let’s find the right solution for your farm
What changes when poultry waste becomes a valuable resource?
Installing an IMAGO bioreactor doesn’t simply improve manure handling — it transforms the way a poultry farm manages waste, operates on-site and creates value. By processing manure directly at the farm, producers can reduce operational challenges while turning a disposal cost into a productive asset.
Recognized as a Technology Supporting Sustainable Poultry Farming
Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu, has highlighted the importance of innovative technologies that strengthen food security, support climate action and improve the sustainability of poultry production. IMAGO’s enclosed poultry manure processing technology directly contributes to these goals by helping farms reduce waste, lower emissions and transform manure into valuable agricultural products.
On-Site Waste Processing
Poultry manure is processed directly where it is produced, reducing the need for long-distance transport, external treatment and temporary storage.
Rapid 4-Day Conversion
Instead of remaining in storage for weeks or months, fresh manure is converted into valuable products within just four days through a fully enclosed biological process.
Cleaner, More Efficient Operations
Enclosed processing helps reduce odors, flies and waste accumulation, creating a cleaner production environment for both employees and surrounding communities.
Less Storage, More Space
By continuously processing manure, farms reduce the need for large open storage areas and free valuable space for future operational growth.
Waste Becomes a Revenue Opportunity
Instead of paying to dispose of manure, farms can transform it into high-value insect protein and organic fertilizer, creating additional income streams from an existing by-product.
One ton of manure, 4 days, into feed protein and organic fertilizer — inside an enclosed, patented bioreactor.
Explore the TechnologyBenefits of an on-site poultry waste solution
4-Day Processing
Convert poultry manure into valuable products in just 4 days, eliminating long-term waste accumulation.
Minimal Land Footprint
An enclosed on-site bioreactor requires significantly less space than traditional composting.
Turn Waste into Revenue
Each ton of manure produces approximately 90 kg of insect protein and 570 kg of organic fertilizer, creating new high-value revenue streams.
Cleaner, Safer Operations
A fully enclosed system minimizes odor, insects, and open waste storage while improving day-to-day site management.
Is your farm a fit?
50,000+ birds
30+ tons manure/day
Automated fresh-manure collection system, or readiness for retrofit
Not sure you qualify?
Check Site SuitabilityFrequently asked questions about a Poultry Waste Solution
It's an on-site plant that processes manure into protein and organic fertilizer in 4 days. This poultry manure solution cuts odor, insects and open storage.
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