The government is looking at new ways to deal with the frequent oversupply of eggs in the poultry industry.
One of the ideas is to turn extra eggs into egg powder and other products so farmers do not lose money when too many eggs are produced.
This plan is part of a bigger poultry master plan that aims to keep prices stable, reduce waste, improve storage, and create more business opportunities in the poultry sector.
Speaking after a meeting with stakeholders, the Chief Technical Advisor to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Kwesi Etu-Bonde, said the government wants to focus more on processing and storing eggs properly.
He explained that eggs can be processed into powder, which lasts longer and can help reduce losses during periods of oversupply.
For many years, poultry farmers have struggled with egg gluts. When too many eggs are on the market, prices drop sharply, forcing farmers to sell at very low prices and suffer losses.
Mr. Etu-Bonde said government support for growing maize and soya beans has helped reduce the cost of poultry feed.
Because feed has become cheaper, more people have entered the poultry business, leading to increased egg production.
He also said the government plans to use the School Feeding Programme to help buy more eggs from farmers.
According to him, the President has directed the programme to include eggs in meals to support poultry farmers and reduce excess supply.
Overall, the proposed poultry master plan is expected to provide long-term solutions for the poultry industry by improving processing, storage, and market opportunities while helping farmers avoid heavy losses during periods of high production.
