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Bright Demordzi

Also known as: Mr. Demordzi · Mr Demordzi

National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, leading initiatives on domestic poultry and crop productivity.

2026-05-072026-07-18

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative is a strategic import substitution programme aimed at increasing domestic poultry production, creating jobs and reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported chicken

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti introduced to cut poultry imports and boost local production – Demordzi
  3. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative is a strategic import substitution programme aimed at increasing domestic poultry production, creating jobs and reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported chicken

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti introduced to cut poultry imports and boost local production – Demordzi
  4. Joy Online

    The panellists include Ali Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association; Dr Dan Acquaye, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited and Happy Project; Bright Demordzi, Feed Ghana Coordinator; Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executi

    Joy Business, Super Morning Show host high-level roundtable on Ghana’s poultry industry tomorrow
  5. Joy Online

    The panellists include Ali Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association; Dr Dan Acquaye, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited and Happy Project; Bright Demordzi, Feed Ghana Coordinator; Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executi

    Joy Business, Super Morning Show host high-level roundtable on Ghana’s poultry industry, today
  6. Joy Online

    The panellists include Ali Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association; Dr Dan Acquaye, Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited and Happy Project; Bright Demordzi, Feed Ghana Coordinator; Edith Akosah Wheatland, Chief Executi

    Joy Business and Super Morning Show host high-level roundtable on Ghana’s poultry industry
  7. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, said the training combined technical agricultural knowledge with leadership, ethics, communication, conflict resolution, and physical fitness.

    Gov’t deploys 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers nationwide to strengthen agricultural extension services
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Mr Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, described the Ag-Stud Africa Bootcamp as a strategic platform for strengthening collaboration between policymakers and the youth to address challenges within the agricultural sector.

    Eleven Farmer Service Centres to be ready in October – Coordinator
  10. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says the initiative is working with private sector companies and farmer groups across the country to expand tomato cultivation and strengthen the local value chain.

    Feed Ghana programme targets tomato self-sufficiency to stabilise prices
  11. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says the initiative is prioritising improved crop productivity and efficient fertiliser use as part of efforts to boost food production in the country.

    Feed Ghana Programme to improve crop productivity through soil testing and efficient fertiliser use
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, said increased patronage of locally produced poultry would create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive economic growth.

    Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete Programme – Coordinator
Agriculture & Land

Ghana launches Nkoko Nkitinkiti to boost domestic poultry production

The News

The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to increase domestic poultry production, reduce reliance on imported chicken, and create jobs by revitalizing backyard poultry farming and supporting producers at all scales, according to the National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme.

17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana launches Nkoko Nkitinkiti to boost domestic poultry production

    The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to increase domestic poultry production, reduce reliance on imported chicken, and create jobs by revitalizing backyard poultry farming and supporting producers at all scales, according to the National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to boost poultry production locally

    The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, part of the Feed Ghana Programme, seeks to increase domestic poultry production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken by revitalising backyard poultry farming and supporting small, medium and large-scale producers.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency challenge

    Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken yearly but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, meaning roughly 87% of consumed chicken is imported. Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable to examine whether Ghana can close the gap and achieve poultry self-sufficiency.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry production shortfall

    Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a roundtable discussion on Ghana's poultry industry, examining why Ghana imports roughly 87% of the chicken it consumes despite decades of policy interventions, and whether the country can close the gap between its estimated annual consumption of 452,100 tonnes and domestic production of about 60,000 tonnes.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana's poultry self-sufficiency

    Joy Business and the Super Morning Show will host a high-level roundtable on Thursday examining whether Ghana can achieve poultry self-sufficiency. Ghana consumes an estimated 452,100 tonnes of chicken a year but produces only about 60,000 tonnes domestically, with roughly 87% of consumption met through imports.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Government deploys 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers nationwide

    Government has deployed 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers nationwide to strengthen agricultural extension services and provide technical support to farmers and agribusinesses. The officers, drawn from agricultural colleges and universities, completed a two-week training programme and will serve as a link between national agricultural policies and district-level implementation.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Eleven Farmer Service Centres to launch in October

    The first batch of 11 Farmer Service Centres under Ghana's Feed Ghana Programme will be completed and operational by October, according to the FSC Initiative Coordinator. The centres will provide farmers with mechanisation services, agricultural inputs, extension support, financial services, market linkages, capacity-building programmes and climate-smart agricultural solutions.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Feed Ghana Programme targets tomato self-sufficiency nationwide

    Ghana's Feed Ghana Programme is working with private sector companies and farmer groups across 40 production locations to expand tomato cultivation and reduce reliance on imports, particularly from Burkina Faso. The National Coordinator says the intervention aims to achieve tomato self-sufficiency and stabilise market prices.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Feed Ghana Programme boosts crop productivity via soil testing

    The Feed Ghana Programme is prioritising improved crop productivity and efficient fertiliser use through soil testing and targeted nutrition strategies for staple crops including maize, rice and soya beans. The initiative is investing in soil testing laboratories and nationwide assessments to identify nutrient deficiencies and enable tailored fertiliser application based on specific regional soil needs.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Buy local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete poultry programme

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme has urged Ghanaians to consume locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production, create jobs, and sustain the Government's "Nkoko Nketenkete" initiative, which was launched to reduce Ghana's dependence on poultry imports and strengthen the poultry value chain.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghanaians urged to buy local chicken for Nkoko Nketenkete

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme has urged Ghanaians to prioritize consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government's "Nkoko Nketenkete" initiative, which aims to revitalize the poultry industry, reduce import dependence, and create jobs in rural communities. He noted that local poultry is fresher and healthier than some imported products, and cautioned that some imported poultry may be unwholesome due to prolonged storage.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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