Ghana's 100,000-Bird Poultry Farm Nears Completion

Ghana is building one of West Africa's largest poultry farms, and it's about to change how thousands of families access affordable chicken and eggs.

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced that the 100,000-bird Pomadze multipurpose poultry farm is on schedule for completion. Located near Winneba, the facility represents a major step toward food independence for Ghana.

The farm isn't just big. It's smart. Modern automated feeding systems will reduce waste and improve bird health, while an on-site feed mill cuts costs by producing food locally. The waste management system turns chicken manure into useful fertilizer instead of pollution.

The project honors the Ahmadiyya Muslim community's decades of contributions to Ghana's agriculture sector. Speaking at the community's 93rd Annual National Convention, Professor Opoku-Agyemang praised their investments in education, healthcare, and humanitarian work across the country.

The Ripple Effect

This farm connects to Ghana's bigger food security goals through the Feed Ghana and Nkoko Nkete Nkete programs. Together, these initiatives aim to make Ghana less dependent on imported poultry, which currently floods local markets and undercuts small farmers.

More domestic production means more stable prices at the market. It also means hundreds of new jobs in farming, processing, and distribution. Young people in the Gomoa Pomadze region will have career opportunities without leaving their communities.

The government sees faith-based organizations as key partners in development. "This is how policy becomes practice," Professor Opoku-Agyemang said. "Government will continue to work with faith-based institutions to deliver sustainable development."

The project demonstrates what's possible when government planning meets community expertise. The Ahmadiyya community brought agricultural knowledge built over generations, while government provided resources and infrastructure support.

When the farm opens, it will produce millions of eggs and thousands of chickens annually, feeding families across Ghana's Central Region and beyond.