Revitalizing Ghana’s Poultry Sector: The promise and potential of the ‘Nkokɔ Nketenkete’ Project
Poultry production in Ghana is vital to the agricultural sector, driving economic growth, job creation, and food security.
Background
Despite challenges like high feed costs, disease outbreaks, and competition from imports, the sector offers significant opportunities for innovation and growth through targeted policy support, capacity building, and value chain development.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and various reports from the Ghana Poultry Farmers Association, Ghana imports approximately 150,000 metric tons of poultry products annually.
The value of the imports is often pegged at around $200 million to $300 million per year, depending on market conditions. This reliance on imports puts pressure on local farmers and strains the country’s foreign ex...
