55,000 Households To Benefit From Nkoko Nkitinkiti Project– Mahama Announces

In a bold move to revamp Ghana’s agricultural sector, President John Mahama announced during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday that 55,000 households will benefit from the Nkoko nkitinkiti project.

This initiative aims to increase food production, reduce prices, and promote self-sufficiency in the poultry industry.

According to President Mahama, Ghana currently imports 95% of its poultry needs, costing over US$300 million annually.

To reverse this trend, the government plans to invest in hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.

The Nkoko nkitinkiti project will play a crucial role in achieving this goal by supporting 55,000 households in producing eggs and fresh poultry for the market.

The project is part of the government’s broader strategy to transform the agricultural sector, as outlined in the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA).

AETA aims to modernize agriculture, enhance agribusiness, ensure food security, lower food inflation, boost exports, and create sustainable jobs.

In addition to the Nkoko nkitinkiti project, President Mahama announced several other initiatives to support the agricultural sector.

These include the Feed Ghana Programme, which will increase food production and reduce prices through projects like the Grains Development Project, focusing on rice, maize, and soybean production.

The Vegetable Development Project will target crops such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

The government also plans to establish Farmer Service Centres in every agricultural district, ensuring farmers receive essential resources to improve productivity and efficiency.

Furthermore, the Livestock Development Project will address Ghana’s reliance on imported meat by restocking breeder farms and increasing local livestock production, creating jobs and boosting self-sufficiency.

In the fisheries sector, the government will implement strategic interventions to enhance productivity and sustainability.

These initiatives include the continued enforcement of measures to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which threatens marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of Ghana’s fisherfolk.

 

BY Daniel Bampoe

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