{
  "id": 13143093,
  "title": "‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ boosts local poultry production from 4.6% to 22% in one year – Agric Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nkoko-nketenkete-boosts-local-poultry-production-from-4-6-to-22-in-13143093",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:55:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nkoko-nketenkete-boosts-local-poultry-production-from-4-6-to-22-in-one-year-agric-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's domestic poultry production has seen a remarkable increase, rising from 4.6% to 22% in just one year, according to Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku. Speaking during a visit to a poultry, meat and feed processing factory in Bechem, Ahafo Region, Minister Opoku revealed the significant progress made since the launch of the Nkoko Nketenkete programme. He expressed excitement, stating, \"This has never happened in the history of our country.\"\n\nThe programme has had a notable impact, resulting in a surplus of eggs in the local market for nearly a year. This surplus prompted the government to explore new markets for egg producers. Mr Opoku mentioned that President John Mahama directed him and the Minister for Trade to engage Burkina Faso in discussions regarding the export of Ghanaian eggs. During these negotiations, the delegation encountered over 20 trucks loaded with eggs at the border. Clearance was subsequently granted, enabling Ghanaian egg exports to proceed.\n\nHowever, Minister Opoku clarified that exports alone would not be sufficient to absorb the excess supply of eggs. Therefore, the government is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to include eggs in meals served under the School Feeding Programme. Evidence of the increased supply includes the widespread sale of eggs on the streets, with prices set at two for five cedis, often with additional items such as pepper and onion provided free of charge.\n\nTo support the programme and strengthen the domestic poultry value chain, the processing factory and its accompanying feed mill will play a crucial role. The feed mill will also utilize eggshells in feed preparation, offering an additional use for this by-product.",
  "summary": "The government’s Nkoko Nketenkete programme has helped increase Ghana’s domestic poultry production from 4.6% to 22% as of May 2026, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama and Trade Minister champion local manufacturing during Ghato Foods visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mahama-and-trade-minister-champion-local-manufacturing-during-ghato",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:35:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}