Jan 9, 2024 · Amidst the rich culture of Northern Ghana, one finds a feathered friend that holds profound significance in the lives of its people – the Guinea fowl. These distinctive birds, with their striking plumage and distinctive calls, have played a vital role in the culture, cuisine, economy, and daily life of Northern Ghanaians for generations.

Nov 24, 2015 · Nine of ten households in northern Ghana raise guinea fowl, and the birds help these households become food secure. Village and suburban families typically raise five guinea hens and one guinea cock.

Three guinea fowl populations from Northern Ghana were compared in terms of their body weight, growth rates, and survivability during the first 11 weeks of life.

Nov 25, 2019 · Now, guinea fowl farming is shaping up into a commercial venture in southern African countries such as Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe while in West Africa, Ghana is a front runner, owing to massive support being given to farmers from the World Bank.

Mar 22, 2016 · Guinea fowl rearing is common in northern Ghana, but 70% of guinea fowl die before reaching adulthood. Watch this video blog to see how radio is helping.

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May 12, 2016 · Most farmers in northern Ghana raise guinea fowl but struggle to keep them alive. Learn how radio is helping farmers like Alice raise more into adulthood.

Aug 1, 2016 · A baseline survey of guinea fowl production in northern Ghana was conducted to gather bench mark data against which to measure impact of future guinea fowl project interventions.

Mar 1, 2020 · Drought, erratic rainfall, and prolonged dry seasons have drastically reduced maize and rice yields in the Northern Region of Ghana in recent years. So farmer Mba Wulana started rearing guinea fowl to ensure a more reliable income. He sells up to 85 birds in bulk every six months to earn about $2,500 US.

May 27, 2020 · Now, guinea fowl farming is shaping up into a commercial venture in southern African countries such as Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe while in West Africa, Ghana is a front runner, owing to massive support being given to farmers from the World Bank.