The 5th edition of Ghana Poultry Day witnessed an impressive turnout on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, as hundreds of poultry farmers, agribusiness stakeholders, policymakers, development partners, students, and members of the general public gathered at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, to advocate for increased patronage, consumption, investment and support for Ghana’s poultry industry.
Organized by Agrihouse Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Ghana Tourism Authority, the event was held under the theme, “Investing in the Local Poultry Sector: A Means to Creating Jobs, Promoting Agritourism and Improving Food Security.”
The 5th Ghana Poultry Day also served as a platform to promote the nutritional and medicinal value of locally grown poultry, create greater awareness of the sector’s vast employment potential for youth, and push for critical support across the poultry value chain, including a strong call to expand the local feed industry to help reduce production costs.
Stakeholders also emphasized the need for equitable attention and investment across all segments of the sector to ensure holistic growth and sustainability.
In her address, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, expressed deep appreciation for the enthusiastic participation from across the poultry value chain.
She reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to creating platforms that empower farmers, support sustainable agricultural practices, and elevate local poultry production.
“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.
She further emphasized the need to reduce Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported poultry products by investing in the domestic poultry value chain.
She called on government agencies, private sector actors, and development institutions to scale up their support, especially for women and youth-led agribusinesses.
Also addressing the gathering, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo, commended Agrihouse Foundation for its consistent efforts in advancing agricultural development through impactful initiatives such as Ghana Poultry Day.
He noted that the event has become a vital platform for strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain by promoting local production, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for collaboration across the poultry sector.
“I commend Agrihouse Foundation for its tireless efforts in championing initiatives like Ghana Poultry Day, which continue to add tremendous value to our agricultural sector,” Hon. Dumelo stated.
“This platform not only celebrates our local poultry industry but also creates meaningful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation across the entire value chain. Events like this help us strengthen our resolve to support local farmers, reduce import dependency, and build a more resilient, self-sustaining agricultural economy.”
Exciting Highlights and Competitions
A key highlight of the celebration was the distribution of over 5,000 free day-old chicks to schools, stakeholders and the general public alongside grilled poultry tasting activities aimed at encouraging the consumption of locally produced chicken.
The day also featured two cooking competitions, namely, the Advocate Chef Cooking Competition and a contest for senior high schools.”
In the advocate chef cooking competition, Mama Wotorbe II, President of the Anlo Queens Council (Volta Region), claimed first place.
Reflecting on her win, she said: “This victory is for every traditional woman who believes in local food systems. We must promote what we grow and eat. Local poultry is healthy, and events like this show how versatile and delicious our chicken can be.”
She was followed by Issifu Basideen, Head of the Northern Indigenous Small and Medium Scale Poultry Farmers Association, in second place, while Moses Aidoo, General Manager of Kuipers Breeders Ghana, placed third.
In the school cooking competition, Accra Academy Senior high school, emerged as the winner, with Kindu Senior High Technical School and Wesley Grammar Senior High School securing second and third places respectively, all recognized for their innovative and appetizing poultry-based dishes.
Forward-Looking Dialogue
Ghana Poultry Day also served as a unifying forum for discussing the sector’s key challenges, including the rising cost of feed, limited access to finance, inadequate cold storage facilities, and stiff competition from imported products.
Stakeholders called for stronger policy implementation, inclusive youth-focused interventions, and sustained public awareness campaigns to drive local poultry development.
The event featured a comprehensive exhibition showcasing poultry products and inputs, live bird displays, feed companies, veterinary services, hatcheries, and agritech innovations. It provided a vital platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative discussions around sustainable growth in the sector.
The 5th Ghana Poultry Day was proudly sponsored by Kuipers Breeders Ghana, Agriculture Development Bank, Amas Farms, Akoko Tasty, Boris B Chicken, Kivo, and Lakeside Farms, whose contributions helped make the event a resounding success.
