Nov 13, 2025
By; Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe
President John Dramani Mahama has launched a major national program aimed at revitalizing the country’s poultry industry and enhancing household food security which was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Kumasi . The initiative, known as the Nkoko Nkitikiti Household and Backyard Poultry Production Initiative, was officially launched in Kumasi, described by officials as the birthplace of enterprise and innovation.
Speaking at the launch, the president emphasized that the initiative goes beyond being a mere government intervention , “it is a national movement to restore food self-sufficiency, strengthen household resilience, and create sustainable livelihoods for thousands of Ghanaians, especially women, youth, and vulnerable families” he said.
The Nkoko nkitikiti Initiative forms part of the government’s broader Poultry Industry Revitalization Program, a flagship component under the Feed Ghana Program and the National Plan for Agricultural Transformation, Food Security, and Shared Prosperity.
For years, Ghana’s poultry sector has faced several challenges, including high feed costs, limited access to improved breeds, inadequate processing facilities, and heavy dependence on imports. In 2023 alone, Ghana spent over $350 million importing poultry products , a situation government says is unsustainable.
“We must, and we will, reverse this trend. The time has come for Ghana to reclaim the pride of producing, processing, and consuming what we ourselves grow,” the president said.
Under the Feed Ghana Program, government is implementing a three-pronged strategy to rebuild the poultry value chain from household to commercial scale. These include the Poultry Farm to Table Project, Anchor Farmers, and the Ag Grower Support Scheme.
As part of this approach, 50 Anchor Farmers have been selected across the country, each expected to receive 80,000 birds, housing, logistics, and technical support. Together, these Anchor Farmers will produce an estimated 4 million birds, boosting local feed demand and linking producers directly to processors, he added.
Additionally, through the Food Systems Resilience Program, government is supporting 500 small and medium-scale poultry farmers nationwide to produce 3 million birds, bridging the gap between large-scale and community-level producers.
Source: gbcghanaonline
Nov 13, 2025
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has called on the church and other institutions to venture into farming, especially under the flagship Feed Ghana Program (FGP).
The Minister made the call when the Apostolic Church – Ghana paid a courtesy on him at his office in Accra.
He used the platform to entreat religious, state, and private institutions to embrace the Feed Ghana Program and own it as a national campaign to attain food sufficiency.
The Minister named some institutions that have joined the Feed Ghana Program, including the National Service Secretariat, the National Fire Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Irrigation Schemes, and the Saviour Church
Hon. Opoku assured that his outfit remains ever ready to provide technical support to the institutions and entities that have boarded the Feed Ghana vehicle.
On the upcoming 41st National Farmer Day celebrations, the Minister revealed that there will be an award category for the best church in Agriculture for the year 2025.
On his part, Dr. Ebenezer Gyamera, the Director of Administration for the Apostolic Church- Ghana, said that the church is farming on 800 acres of land with plantain, pepper, and soya bean as some of the major commodities they produce.
The visit, according to him, was to collaborate with the Ministry to develop a strategic plan to support their farming activities and process their farm produce.
Source: MOFA
Nov 13, 2025
The Chamber of Agribusiness has appealed to the government to increase the budgetary allocation to agriculture to at least 10% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The government allocated some GH¢1.54 billion to the agriculture sector in the 2025 Budget. This represented about 0.115% of the projected GDP for 2025.
Sharing his expectation ahead of the 2026 Budget, the Chief Executive of the Chamber, Anthony Morrison, said, some significant investment will be needed in improving the weak infrastructure system within the agriculture value chain, which hinders growth and competitiveness, both locally and internationally.
“I think that fundamentally, we need to increase the current 3% threshold of GDP to agric, to at least 10%.” He said.
“With regards to the budget, I think more emphasis needs to be placed on addressing the weak infrastructure system that we have in the country. There must be an intensification of mechanisation and deliberate policies to attract the youth into key areas of production,” Mr. Morrison told JoyBusiness, emphasising the need for targeted investments to address structural bottlenecks.
He further highlighted the importance of making Ghana’s agricultural exports globally competitive.
Nov 12, 2025
The leadership of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association paid courtesy call on our Chief Executive Officer, Mr George Abradu-Otoo in Accra on Wednesday.
The meeting discussed the current glut of eggs, foreign players in the sector, and the overall development of the sector.
Nov 12, 2025
A delegation from the Oil Palm Development Association visited the Head Office of National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to hold discussions on areas of interests.
The meeting discussed the consumption of locally produced palm and vegetable oils, smuggling, wholesome and traceability issues.
The parties agreed to collaborate on the Free SHS feeding in schools.
Oct 25, 2025
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has inaugurated its first-ever Audit Committee since the company’s establishment in 2010. The formation of the committee is in compliance with Section 86 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which requires all entities subject to auditing by the Auditor-General — including Ministries, Departments, and Agencies — to establish an Audit Committee.
The committee will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management, and monitor both internal and external audits of the company. Members of the committee include Stephen Baffoe, Board Member of NAFCO; Janet Chigabatia-Adama, Board Member of NAFCO; Sophia Apotey and Christian Adinkrah from the Internal Audit Agency; and Joana Marfo, representing the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.
Frank Yeboah Sintim serves as Secretary.
The Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, Thomas Thompson-Aryee, administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the five-member committee and urged them to uphold prudence, scrutiny, and due diligence in public financial administration.
He emphasised the importance of strict compliance with Act 921.
NAFCO’s Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, said the establishment of the Audit Committee forms part of broader reforms to strengthen internal controls and reduce financial risks in the management of resources.
He cited the creation of a Procurement Department and the strengthening of the Internal Audit Department as key measures to promote transparency and accountability.
“The setting up of this important Committee is part of several steps taken by management and the new Board to ensure prudent and efficient use of resources—both monetary and material.
“We have strengthened the Internal Audit Department with the recruitment of an experienced officer to head it and created a Procurement Department to scrutinise all spending and purchases to ensure conformity with the law.
“With these interventions, we expect financial irregularities and audit infractions to become a thing of the past,” he said.
The Board Chairman of NAFCO, Dr Eric Osei-Owusu, said the new Board has taken decisive steps to ensure efficient utilisation of the company’s resources.
Chairperson of the Audit Committee, Madam Sophia Apotey, pledged that the committee will ensure the company’s internal control systems are robust and effective in mitigating risks.
“We will ensure the organisation operates within the legal and ethical framework and complies with all relevant regulations,” she assured.
Source: MYJOYONLINE
