Broiler production systems in Ghana: economics and the impact of frozen chicken imports

Chicken meat consumption in Ghana has significantly increased the last two decades. However, production stagnated, and domestic producers are struggling to satisfy local market. Consequently, is dependent on chicken imports. The imports have attracted criticism as they believed be negatively affecting producers. This paper uses typical farms analyze broiler systems impact of represent most common important producing regions (Accra, Kumasi, Dormaa). Large-scale integrated, medium-scale, small-scale were identified systems. study demonstrates that feed day-old chick costs significant cost items. also shows profitable for all when only considering cash-costs. Medium-scale located Dormaa unprofitable medium long-term, depreciation opportunity reflected, respectively. Cost comparisons show make it difficult market their chickens throughout whole year. Therefore, seasonal. Furthermore, affected by competition from