Ghana’s poultry industry has been grappling with an egg glut, a situation where supply far exceeds demand, resulting in excess stock and financial strain for farmers.
The challenge became particularly severe in the last quarter of 2025, when many farmers struggled to sell their produce through traditional market channels.
To address the crisis, poultry farmers have introduced innovative measures to connect directly with consumers.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association, Mohammed Ali, farmers have set up mini farm-gate markets where buyers can purchase eggs directly from the source.
“Our farmers no longer rely solely on the market women. We have created mini markets at the farm gate and devised ways for consumers to buy directly from farmers. That has helped a lot in reducing the glut,” Ali explained in an interview with Citi News.
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For customers unable to visit the farms, delivery services have also been introduced.
Consumers can now place orders by phone and receive eggs at a maximum price of GH¢50 per crate, making fresh eggs more accessible while helping farmers clear excess stock.
Despite these efforts, Ali expressed concern over retail pricing.
While farm-gate prices have dropped to between GH¢40 and GH¢45 per crate, eggs are still sold at GH¢70 to GH¢75 in retail outlets.
He described this situation as inconsistent with basic market dynamics.
“If there is truly a glut, prices should come down. When farmers reduce farm-gate prices, it does not make sense for consumers to still be paying GH¢70 or GH¢75,” he stressed.
Ali noted that direct purchasing will not only ease the glut but also allow consumers to buy eggs at more affordable prices, bypassing middlemen and ensuring fairer value for both farmers and buyers.
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