The Ghanaian poultry industry is facing renewed friction with national policymakers over the development of new feed regulations, with industry leaders warning of a significant disconnect between policy formulation and on-the-ground realities.
Ali Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association (GAPFA), has publicly criticized the current regulatory approach, arguing that it fails to account for the operational challenges faced by local producers.
This latest criticism follows earlier accusations from GAPFA that policymakers have effectively sidelined the industry during the drafting of new feed rules.
The association contends that the lack of meaningful stakeholder engagement threatens to exacerbate existing cost pressures on farmers, who already operate on thin margins.
Feed costs represent a substantial portion of total production expenses in the poultry sector, making regulatory changes in this area particularly sensitive for business viability.
The dispute highlights broader tensions in Ghana’s agricultural policy framework, where top-down regulatory decisions often clash with the practical needs of primary producers.