Category Archives: Poultry farming

Introduction We are living in the age of social media. Browsing through Instagram, I find a lot of interesting images young people taking luxurious vacations, posing with fast cars and showcasing their so-called “couple goals” relationships. The problem with these glamorous social media posts is that it is almost impossible for anyone to achieve thisContinue reading “Dream big but start small”

Introduction In a previous blog post, I discussed some ways in which you could properly manage your finances but in this episode, I would like us to discuss how to evaluate your farm’s financial performance so that if something is going wrong, you could easily correct it. Why you need to understand your financials TryContinue reading “How to Evaluate the Financial Performance of Your Poultry Farm”

Introduction As you already know, poultry farming involves a great deal of work. It takes a great deal of commitment before you finally get to see your products. At this point, the battle is not yet over – you will need to find buyers who are interested in your products and this is where marketingContinue reading “How to Effectively Market Your Products as a Poultry Farmer”

A significant percentage of farmers fund their poultry operations through income generated from their day jobs. Maybe you are passionate about livestock production and can’t wait to be your own boss, is quitting your job the right decision? Well, the answer to this question may not be as straightforward as you think.

Introduction If this coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything at all then I’m sure that we’ve all learned that no condition is necessarily permanent. Recently, we have heard that a lot of businesses chiefly in the aviation and hospitality sectors struggle because they simply do not have enough cash to weather the storm. Even thoughContinue reading “How to Properly Manage Your Farm’s Finances”

Introduction Aren’t you surprised that in a world full of many opportunities only a few seem to succeed? Many a time, we tend to associate successful people with some sought of superhuman powers but is this necessarily the case? If you ask me, I will tell you that the difference between successful and unsuccessful peopleContinue reading “How Excuses Kill Your Poultry Farming Ambitions”

Introduction Poultry farming is a multibillion-dollar industry worldwide with an estimated value of over $200 billion which means there is a massive opportunity for any individual to venture into this business and prosper but are Ghanaian farmers truly benefitting from this ginormous industry? Overview of poultry production in Ghana The demand for meat and eggsContinue reading “Is This the Way Forward for the Ghanaian Poultry Industry?”

Overview of coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19 is a viral disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in Wuhan, China and since then, it has now become a global pandemic with 1 million+ reported cases with over 50,000 deaths and around 219,000 recoveriesContinue reading “Is the Poultry Sector Still Booming Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic?”

Introduction I get the impression that many poultry farmers in Ghana do not fully understand the amazing potential in poultry farming. When we hear of success stories such as Darko Farms, we tend to associate such success with luck or unlimited funding sources but there are some small yet crucial details that the majority ofContinue reading “The Reason Why You Should Treat Your Poultry Farm as a Serious Business”