The American Soybean Association (ASA), through its World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program, has partnered with the Agrihouse Foundation to organize the fourth edition of Ghana Poultry Day. Scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at the forecourt of the State House, this annual advocacy event seeks to establish July 1st as Ghana Poultry Day. The occasion will shine a spotlight on the myriad market opportunities, trade prospects, investment components, and nutritional benefits associated with poultry consumption.
Chris Slemp, Africa Director for ASA WISHH, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, underscoring their mission to enhance food security by promoting soy in human health and advocating for poultry as a key protein source. He acknowledged the existing challenges within Ghana’s poultry sector, but also outlined clear goals to boost education, foster knowledge sharing, and implement practical approaches for stakeholders and investors alike.
This concept was presented by Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, executive director of the Agrihouse Foundation, who also expressed gratitude to ASA WISHH for their support and funding. She underlined the commitment of the Foundation to advancing the chicken sector and ensuring food security for Ghana.
“The poultry industry is vital to our national food security and economic stability,” Akosa said. “Events like Ghana Poultry Day not only celebrate our achievements but also pave the way for future advancements.”
The program is said to be interesting and varied. A personality-advocate chef cooking competition with chefs showcasing their culinary prowess with chicken as the main component will be one of the highlights. The purpose of this competition is to highlight the health benefits and culinary variety of poultry in regular meals.
Apart from the culinary contest, there will be town hall talks about career opportunities in the business. Experts, interested parties, and financiers will convene for these talks to investigate creative approaches and tactics to surmount the difficulties confronting the chicken industry. The program will cover everything from innovative feed and nutrition techniques for poultry to sustainable farming methods, giving attendees a thorough picture of the state of the sector.
A varied and interesting program is promised for the evening. Using chicken as the main ingredient, chefs will showcase their culinary skills in a personality-advocate chef cooking competition, which is sure to be one of the highlights. Promoting the nutritional benefits and adaptability of poultry in regular cooking is the goal of this competition.
The event will include town hall talks about industry opportunities in addition to the cooking competition. In order to explore creative solutions and methods for overcoming the difficulties faced by the poultry industry, these discussions will bring together experts, stakeholders, and investors. A thorough picture of the state of the industry will be provided by discussing everything from innovations in chicken feed and nutrition to sustainable farming methods.
Ahead of what seems to be a historic occasion in the development of the nation’s poultry industry, excitement is growing for Ghana Poultry Day. The cooperation between Agrihouse Foundation and ASA WISHH, as well as the backing of several partners, demonstrate a shared dedication to developing the sector and guaranteeing a prosperous future for all parties concerned.
Ghana Poultry Day is a call to action as much as a celebration. It is a call to action to acknowledge the poultry industry’s potential and cooperate for a day when it prospers and improves the food security, health, and economy of the country.
