Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has vowed to address Ghana's struggling poultry sector, describing it as being in a state of crisis.
He underscored the importance of revitalizing the industry, which he sees as essential for ensuring food security and boosting the nation's economy during his vetting on Monday, January 20, 2025. "The poultry industry is facing serious challenges, and it's clear that we have a significant gap between the demand for poultry products and the supply," he remarked. "Addressing this disparity will be a top priority under my leadership.
Our focus will be on narrowing this gap and ensuring that consumers have access to affordable poultry products." The poultry industry in Ghana has long struggled with structural issues, including high production costs and stiff competition from imported products.
Opoku highlighted the cost of poultry feed as a critical challenge hindering growth. "The high cost of feed is weighing heavily on our farmers.
