Ghana

March 2020 - February 2019

Generating power from pig manure in West Africa

Husbandry Environmental management Research and innovation

5 March 2020

6 minute read

With pig herds of over 300 animals becoming more common in West Africa, this has sparked public concern over proper waste disposal. This issue, interestingly, also offers valuable opportunities.

Ghana's pig farmers association makes big strides in 2019

Markets Product quality and safety Meat quality

15 November 2019

6 minute read

The new Interim Executive of the Pig Farmers’ Association has been in office for only three months, but they have already given clear indication of their determination to make a major impact on the industry.

Big opportunities for pig farmers in West Africa

Husbandry Markets People

23 October 2019

8 minute read

For many decades, pork consumption in West Africa was minimal, primarily due to religious and cultural custom, however this has changed drastically, and it is reported that pork consumption is only on the rise.

Swine fever hits Ghana's Western region

Disease Notifiable diseases African swine fever

10 September 2019

3 minute read

Ghana’s National Veterinary Laboratory has confirmed that tests conducted on samples taken from farms in the Western Region tested positive for African swine fever.

Africa's pig farmers confront the challenge of costly feed

Husbandry Markets Research and innovation

13 February 2019

7 minute read

Government support, training and research is allowing pig producers in Ghana to overcome feed price difficulties.

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