Deputy Minister of Agriculture John Dumelo says middlemen make local chicken more expensive than imported ones. He notes that intermediaries buy poultry from farmers at low prices but sell it to consumers at high prices.
This makes it difficult for Ghanaians to afford local chicken. The price disparity risks discouraging consumers from buying Ghanaian poultry. The Ministry of Agriculture is taking the poultry sector seriously.
Ghana imported poultry worth €18 million from the Netherlands in 2024. The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hans Akerboom, says about 80% of Ghana’s poultry supply is imported. Deputy Agric Minister John Dumelo and H.E. Akerboom signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in the poultry sector.
The agreement is expected to provide a framework for closer collaboration between Ghana and the Netherlands. The Netherlands has pledged to support Ghana through technical expertise and innovation. The partnership aligns with the government’s Feed Ghana programme and its 24-hour economy initiative.
The initiatives aim to create opportunities for agricultural production and business growth. Ghana's poultry sector faces challenges due to high prices of local chicken. The government seeks to increase local production and reduce dependence on imports.
The price gap between local and imported chicken is around GHS 120. Local chicken is sold to consumers at around GHS 200, while imported chicken is cheaper. The government's efforts to strengthen the poultry sector are underway.
The Ministry of Agriculture is working to address the challenges facing the industry. The partnership with the Netherlands is expected to provide a boost to the sector. The agreement will provide technical expertise and innovation to support the development of the industry.
The government's initiatives aim to create opportunities for agricultural production and business growth. The poultry sector is a significant contributor to Ghana's economy. The sector provides employment opportunities and generates revenue.
The government's efforts to strengthen the sector are crucial for the economy. The partnership with the Netherlands is a step in the right direction. The agreement will provide the necessary support to develop the industry.
The government's initiatives will create opportunities for agricultural production and business growth. The poultry sector will benefit from the partnership and the government's initiatives. The sector will become more competitive and efficient.
The price gap between local and imported chicken will decrease. The government's efforts will lead to an increase in local production and a reduction in dependence on imports. The poultry sector will contribute more to Ghana's economy.
The government's initiatives will create more employment opportunities and generate more revenue. The partnership with the Netherlands will provide the necessary support to achieve these goals. The agreement will provide technical expertise and innovation to support the development of the industry.
The government's efforts will lead to a stronger and more competitive poultry sector. The sector will become a significant contributor to Ghana's economy. The government's initiatives will create opportunities for agricultural production and business growth.
The poultry sector will benefit from the partnership and the government's initiatives. The sector will become more efficient and competitive. The price gap between local and imported chicken will decrease.
The government's efforts will lead to an increase in local production and a reduction in dependence on imports. The poultry sector will contribute more to Ghana's economy. The government's initiatives will create more employment opportunities and generate more revenue.