Eric Opoku urges Ghanaians to buy locally produced chicken to boost poultry industry

Dr. Eric Opoku, the Food and Agriculture Minister and Member of Parliament for Asunafo South in the Ahafo Region, Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to purchase locally produced chicken rather than imported ones. The purpose of this recommendation is to support and grow the country's poultry industry. During a meeting with local farmers in Asunafo North Municipality, Dr. Opoku emphasized that buying imported chicken benefits the economies of the countries from which the chicken originates, leaving Ghana with no economic gain.

He argued that purchasing locally made chicken encourages farmers to expand their businesses, create more jobs, particularly for the youth, and ultimately contribute to the growth of the economy. On vegetable farming, Dr. Opoku announced that Ghana, under President John Dramani Mahama's leadership, will no longer import tomatoes from Burkina Faso.

To support local vegetable production, particularly during the dry season, the government will provide additional irrigation equipment to farmers under specific terms and conditions.