Dear Readers,
Welcome to the second edition of the 2025 Poultry News Africa. In this issue, we are excited to present a collection of insightful articles that delve deep into the current state of the poultry industry across the continent.
One of our key highlights is the situation in Ghana, where the daily consumption of whole chickens ranges between 600,000 and 650,000. This staggering figure underscores the critical demand for poultry products and starkly illustrates the challenges faced by the local poultry industry, which is struggling to meet these soaring consumer needs. The implications of this demand extend to various sectors, including farming practices, feed production, and market prices, presenting both challenges and opportunities for industry stakeholders.
Additionally, we explore Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic move to ease import taxes on animal feed, a decision made to revitalize its livestock sector. On April 2, Sidi Tiémoko Touré, the Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, announced a partial exemption from customs duties on imported animal feed, reducing the tax rates significantly from 7% to 15%. This substantial measure aims to ease the financial pressure on livestock farmers who have been grappling with increasing production costs, thereby enhancing the overall productivity of the sector and ensuring food security for the nation.
This edition, spanning 48 pages, provides not just the latest industry trends and news, but also in-depth analyses and expert opinions that we hope will equip you with valuable insights into the poultry industry in Africa.
We invite you to immerse yourself in our magazine and hope you find it both informative and engaging.
Enjoy your reading!
Editorial Team
Editorial Specialist editor@poultrynews.africa
Gladys Kapto