Deputy Agric Minister Blames Middlemen for High Cost of Local Chicken
Deputy Minister of Agriculture John Dumelo attributes the high cost of locally produced poultry to middlemen who sell chicken at significantly higher prices than farmers.
In Brief
- •Deputy Minister of Agriculture John Dumelo attributes the high cost of locally produced poultry to middlemen who sell chicken at significantly higher prices than farmers.
- •Ghana imports about 80% of its poultry supply, with the Netherlands being a major supplier, importing poultry worth approximately €18 million in 2024.
- •Dumelo and the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hans Akerboom, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the poultry sector.
Why It Matters
The high cost of locally produced poultry is making it difficult for Ghanaians to afford local chicken, which could discourage consumers from buying Ghanaian poultry. This situation is undermining efforts to strengthen Ghana’s poultry industry and reduce dependence on imports. The memorandum of understanding between Ghana and the Netherlands aims to provide a framework for closer collaboration to support the development of the industry.
Key Details
- Percentage of poultry supply imported
- 80%
- Amount of poultry imported from the Netherlands in 2024
- €18 million
Context & Background
Ghana has been relying heavily on imported poultry, with about 80% of its poultry supply coming from imports. The Netherlands has been a major supplier, importing poultry worth approximately €18 million in 2024.
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