Abstract

The annual consumption of broiler meat keeps on increasing in Ghana as its population and economic activity grows.
The country only produces about 10% of the total consumption, and this has given room for larger importation of
frozen chicken to meet the local demand. This calls for investment and expansion of the poultry industry in Ghana,
however the opportunity have not been utilized. As a result, about 90 percent of domestic consumption is imported.
The local production keeps on going down annually as government has failed to come out with policies that will
create much protection for the local poultry industry. There are opportunities for the poultry industry in Ghana
looking at the trend of population growth and predictions from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nation on increase demand for poultry meat in Ghana and other developing countries by 2030. This study appraised
the difficulties faced by the Ghana poultry industry. It asserted that the country needs to put measures in place to
embrace these opportunities. Among the problems encountered in domestic production of poultry in Ghana are: the
weak agricultural sector policies, poor management practices, frequent outbreak of diseases, lack of value addition
to the produce before marketing, difficult access to extension and veterinary services. As a result, the study concludes
that poultry farmers should be given continuous training through attendance to regular seminars and workshops
on poultry production and management as this will build their capacity on production and husbandry practices