The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has call for increased investment in Ghana’s local poultry sector, describing the sector as a key driver in economic growth, job creation, and national food security.
Speaking at the 5th Ghana Poultry Day, held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, the Executive Director, underscored the urgent need for collaboration among public and private stakeholders to scale up support for the local poultry sector .
According to her ,Ghana currently imports over 400,000 metric tonnes of poultry annually, a statistic she says reflects the need for bold investment in local production to meet growing demand.
“This is a powerful reminder of how critical poultry is to Ghana’s economy. From job creation and nutrition to rural development and entrepreneurship, the impact of this industry cannot be overstated,” she said.
“We need government agencies, private sector players, and development partners to scale up their support, particularly for women and youth-led agribusinesses who are showing great innovation and resilience in this space,” she noted.
she also emphasized the importance of expanding the local feed industry to reduce production costs, while promoting the nutritional and medicinal value of locally raised poultry.
She reaffirmed Agrihouse Foundation’s commitment to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and strengthening the local poultry value chain.
The 5th Ghana Poultry Day ,organized by Agrihouse foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ghana Tourism Authority, brought together poultry farmers, agribusiness stakeholders, policymakers, students, and the general public to explore strategies for strengthening the poultry sector.