MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, SLEMAN – Muhammadiyah’s commitment to empowerment goes beyond rhetoric. One tangible example is Telur Moe, an egg product produced by a difability-led farming community under the guidance of Muhammadiyah Central Board’s Community Empowerment Council (MPM PP Muhammadiyah). The group operates under Jamaah Tani Muhammadiyah (Jatam).
What sets Telur Moe apart is its international recognition. Telur Moe Farm has earned certification from Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), a U.S.-based organization that sets global standards for animal welfare. The achievement makes it the first certified egg farm in the world managed by people with difabilities.
From Zero Experience to Global Standards
On Wednesday (31/12), Telur Moe Farm officially expanded its operations through a partnership program aimed at inclusive economic development. The initiative focuses on healthy laying-hen farming and brings together Lazismu and Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta as partners.
Arya Khoirul, one of the program’s initiators, said MPM began assisting the difability community from the ground up. Most participants had never raised chickens before. They lacked basic knowledge about poultry farming, let alone humane and sustainable practices.
HFAC certification requires farms to ensure adequate space, clean water, quality feed, and a safe environment for animals. The system discourages battery cages and promotes cage-free or free-range methods. Certified farms allow chickens to roam and grow naturally, which improves both welfare and egg quality.
“This farm prioritizes animal welfare, strong product traceability, and good animal health,” Arya said. “That directly affects the quality of the eggs.”
He explained that poultry farming typically follows four levels, ranging from battery cages to full free-range systems. The Telur Moe farmers adopted the highest level immediately, despite their lack of prior experience.
Thanks to consistent care and appropriate technology, the chickens remain productive even at 100 weeks, with output above 83 percent. Industry guidelines usually predict far lower productivity at that age.
The partnership program will expand the farm using difability-friendly facilities. The flock will grow from 300 to 1,000 hens, creating sustainable livelihoods and reducing economic dependence.
“This is about turning marginalized communities into economic actors,” said Nurul Yamin, head of MPM. “It is how independence becomes real.”
