The Ho West District has adopted a carefully managed approach to boosting poultry production under the “Nkukor Nkitinkiti” initiative, focusing on bird survival and farmer readiness before distribution.
Rather than immediate allocation, authorities are first placing 10,000 day-old chicks under a supervised brooding system to improve survival rates and ensure only healthy birds reach farmers.
District Director of Agriculture, Mr Seth Razak Asuo, explained that the chicks are currently undergoing a four-week intensive brooding phase, widely considered the most critical stage in poultry development.
He noted that the process is being handled under strict professional supervision to minimise mortality and maximise productivity outcomes.
Supporting the effort, technical expert Dr Moses Adzei said the controlled environment allows for close monitoring of the birds’ health, growth, and response to vaccines and starter feed provided under the programme.
He added that the District Assembly is simultaneously working to identify and vet beneficiary farmers to ensure that distribution is both fair and impactful.
“At the end of the brooding phase, only healthy and stabilised birds will be distributed to the selected farmers for rearing,” he said.
The initiative, implemented on April 21, forms part of broader efforts to strengthen food security and promote sustainable agriculture in the district.
District Chief Executive, Mr Francis Dusey, described the programme as a strategic intervention that goes beyond simple livestock distribution by integrating technical support to ensure long-term success.
The “Nkukor Nkitinkiti” project is expected to enhance local poultry production, improve household incomes, and build resilience within farming communities in the Ho West District.
