By Edward Dankwah
Accra, May 3, GNA – With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Kuipers Breeders Hatchery is determined to elevate industry standards without relying on the continuous importation of day-old chicks.
Mr Jurjen Kuipers, Chief Executive Officer, Kuipers Breeders Ghana said by embedding world-class technologies into local systems, the hatchery provides a long-term, locally driven solution that supports Ghanaian farmers and strengthens the economy.
Located in Amuyawkope, Sege, within the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region, the hatchery has become a vital pillar in Ghana’s drive toward poultry self-sufficiency.
The hatchery broke ground in 2022 and began production the following ye ar, completing construction on schedule.
Spanning 200 acres, the facility is equipped with cutting-edge incubation technology, automated environmental controls, and world-class biosecurity systems. Together, these elements ensure the consistent delivery of healthy, high-quality chicks to farmers across the country.
He said month of May marked a significant milestone for Ghana’s poultry sector as Kuipers Breeders Hatchery celebrates the second anniversary of its inaugural chick hatching in May 2023
“Our advanced facilities are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing our clients with only the best quality products and services,” he added.
He said they were proud to be part of Ghana’s agricultural transformation and excited about the future we were building together.
He said as Kuipers Breeders Ghana reflected on two years of operations, it also looks ahead as they were determined to raise the bar of Ghanaian poultry standards, strengthen rural farming incomes, and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s broader agricultural ambitions.
The CEO said a sister company to De Heus (known locally as Koudijs Animal Nutrition), Kuipers Breeders Hatchery, was established to strengthen Ghana’s poultry value chain.
He said after first entering the market with feed solutions, De Heus expanded to hatchery operations in line with its long-term strategy of empowering local farmers with the tools and infrastructure needed for success.
He said just 18 weeks after operations commenced, the hatchery delivered its first commercial batch of chicks, a milestone that set the pace for what has become an impressive production trajectory.
Mr Moses Yaw Maidoo, General Manager said in its debut year alone (2023), the hatchery recorded an output of 2,114,119 chicks and by the following year, production had more than doubled, reaching 5,198,684 chicks, a clear indication of the facility’s rapid growth and growing influence within Ghana’s poultry industry.
He said this upward trajectory underscores both the increasing trust in the brand and the rising demand for locally hatched, high-performance chicks.
He said with improved delivery logistics, technical farmer support, and strategic partnerships, production efficiency and market impact were set to continue growing.
In line with a national push to reduce dependence on poultry imports, which currently account for 95 per cent of poultry consumed in Ghana, the hatchery continues to make significant strides toward food sovereignty.
“What this hatchery allows us to do is utilize international European and Dutch standards of chicken rearing and production—right here inside Ghana. This way, every stakeholder achieves the most value, from farmer to consumer,” he said.
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