Poultry farming in Africa: project expands access to genetics and strengthens small producers in Ghana

Discover how poultry farming in Africa is transforming with the Chicken4U project, expanding access to genetics and supporting producers in Ghana The Chicken4U project, developed in Ghana, has been promoting advances in small-scale poultry farming by expanding rural producers' access to improved dual-purpose chicks. The initiative is aligned with the Poultry Multiplication Initiative, which seeks to strengthen poultry production in different countries on the continent. The program focuses on food security, income generation, and productive inclusion, with an emphasis on the participation of women and young people in the poultry chain. The strategy involves distributing birds with better productive performance to rural communities, especially in more isolated regions. Breeder model increases survival and performance of birds One of the pillars of Chicken4U is the structured model for the initial rearing of chicks. Certified farms incubate dual-purpose birds, which are later sent to ...