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Consumers in Ghana could soon enjoy more affordable poultry products, as the government anticipates a significant reduction in prices over the next two years.
Consumers in Ghana could soon enjoy more affordable poultry products, as the government anticipates a significant reduction in prices over the next two years.
This expected relief comes ahead of the official launch of the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Project, scheduled for the end of July. The initiative aims to integrate over 55,000 households into Ghana’s poultry value chain, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance national food security.
Speaking to Citi Business News at the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme hosted by Impact Food Hub, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, outlined the project’s scope:
“We’re targeting 50 anchor farmers, each of whom will receive 80,000 birds — that’s a total of 4 million birds. Additionally, we are supporting 55,000 households across the country with 150 to 200 birds each, along with cages and feed.
We’re also assisting medium-scale farmers with existing capacities of 2,000 to 5,000 birds by providing free birds and feed. Within the next year or two, we expect poultry to become much more affordable. Hopefully, this will enable many more Ghanaians to engage in poultry farming.”
Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, CEO of Impact Food Hub, emphasized the importance of practical knowledge and support for farmers:
“Many farmers face challenges and don’t know where to turn for advice or how to begin. This programme is about bringing people together to explore the opportunities within the agricultural sector — from selecting the right crop varieties and accessing land to agro-processing strategies that reduce post-harvest losses. We aim to provide that critical support.”
Programme participant Asibi Christine Ofori shared her key takeaways and future plans:
“I’m planning to venture into fish farming and also raise layers for egg production because there’s a ready market for both. One key takeaway for me is: don’t start too big. Don’t be an absentee farmer. These are crucial points I’ll keep in mind as I begin.”
Samuel Okang-Boye, Head of Agribusiness and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank, also spoke at the event, highlighting the bank’s commitment to the sector and its tailored financial solutions for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs.
