President John Dramani Mahama has launched a bold initiative aimed at revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry and reducing dependence on imported products through large-scale local production.
Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nketenkete Poultry Farm-to-Table Project on Wednesday, November 12, President Mahama announced that the programme will support 50 carefully selected anchor farmers across the country.
Each farmer will receive 80,000 birds, as well as housing, logistics, and technical assistance to ensure efficient and sustainable production.
The project is expected to produce more than four million birds annually, creating jobs, stimulating demand for local feed, and strengthening market linkages between poultry producers and processors.
“For too long, Ghana’s poultry industry, once a vibrant source of rural income and national nutrition, has been constrained by high feed costs, limited access to improved breeds, inadequate processing capacity, and overreliance on imports,” President Mahama said.
He revealed that Ghana spent over $350 million on poultry imports in 2023, describing it as “a drain on foreign exchange and a missed opportunity for local farmers and entrepreneurs.”
Calling for renewed commitment to self-sufficiency, President Mahama urged Ghanaians to “consume what we ourselves grow,” stressing that the new poultry initiative will reduce import dependency and restore confidence in local production.
He explained that the Farm-to-Table Project forms part of a broader agricultural transformation agenda focused on empowering farmers, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable livelihoods nationwide.
“The 50 anchor farms, each with 80,000 birds, will collectively produce about four million birds. This initiative will boost local feed demand and establish direct market connections between producers and processors,” he added.
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