According to a report by TV3 News, poultry farmers in the Bono Region are appealing to government for urgent intervention as they grapple with plummeting egg prices caused by overproduction.
According to the farmers, the situation has left many of them struggling to break even, with some on the verge of collapse.
They explained that while demand for eggs has remained relatively stable, excessive production across the region has flooded the market, forcing prices down to unsustainable levels.
Currently, a crate of eggs is being sold at prices significantly lower than the cost of production, leaving farmers unable to recover investments in feed, medication, and labor.
Many warn that without support, large numbers of poultry businesses may shut down, worsening unemployment and threatening food security.
“We are producing more than the market can absorb, and as a result, prices keep falling. We need government’s support in finding solutions, otherwise farmers will be forced out of business,” one farmer said.
The poultry industry, a key contributor to Ghana’s agricultural sector, has been battling challenges ranging from rising feed costs to import competition.
The Bono Region, known as the hub of poultry farming in the country, is now facing what farmers describe as one of the worst crises in recent years.
Farmers are calling on government to introduce policies that will expand the local egg market, such as supplying schools, hospitals, and security agencies.
They also want investment in egg powder processing factories to absorb excess production and create new export opportunities.
Stakeholders believe that swift action is needed to stabilize the industry and protect the livelihoods of thousands who depend on poultry farming.
