The Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has announced plans to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported chicken and strengthen local poultry production through a community-based support system and a major meat-processing initiative.

Speaking on the GTV breakfast show on Friday, November 14, 2025, Dumelo disclosed the challenges associated with imported poultry, expressing concern about the age and freshness of frozen chicken imported into the country.

 According to him, some imported chicken could be “two or three years old,” yet it still ends up on the Ghanaian market because it appears cheaper. He argued that promoting local production will offer consumers fresher and healthier options.

 Credit:GTV