Ghana: Twifo Atti-Morkwa poultry farmers in distress over high cost of feed

Published 2024년 12월 20일

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Poultry farmers in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District of the Central Region are facing challenges due to high feed costs and shortages, leading to significant increases in egg and poultry prices. The high costs have made it difficult for farmers to sustain their operations, resulting in many closing down. The situation has also led to job losses and a decrease in the production of chicken and eggs, potentially threatening food security. The farmers are calling for government intervention and financial support to produce more eggs and poultry to make them more affordable and to secure jobs and the local economy.

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Poultry farmers in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District of the Central Region are struggling to keep their businesses afloat due to the exorbitant cost of feed. The prices of maize, soyabean and other feed ingredients have surged, leading to significant increases in egg and poultry prices, making it difficult for farmers to sustain their operations. Aside the high cost, the farmers also faced shortages of feed ingredients, forcing them to travel to other regions to purchase the supplies, with those unable to afford being forced to fold-up. Mr Jeremiah Makal, caretaker of Maxess Farms at Twifo Praso, narrated to the Ghana News Agency how the feed issue was affecting the farm's operations, which had collapsed many farms around the area. He appealed for quick government intervention to save their livelihoods and help boost the local economy. “The incoming ...

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