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Tilly's Farm Invests in Ghana's Pork Value Chain through Capacity Building and Partnerships

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Tilly's Farm, a leading agribusiness company, has strengthened its commitment to Ghana's pork value chain by hosting a comprehensive farmer training program, Porktober Farmer Training. The event brought together 30 pig farmers from across the country to enhance their productivity, profitability, and sustainability in pig farming. The training was conducted in collaboration with DanBred Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana. The program focused on practical topics such as pig genetics, farm economics, and access to financial solutions tailored for agribusiness growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tilly's Farm hosted the 2025 Porktober Farmer Training on October 9, 2025, attracting 30 pig farmers from across Ghana for a day of hands-on learning.
  • The training focused on practical topics including pig genetics, farm economics, and access to financial solutions, in collaboration with DanBred Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana.
  • The program aimed to bridge Ghana's meat production deficit and strengthen the future of local agriculture, as stated by Maxwell Hammond, Co-founder and Managing Director of Tilly's Farm.
  • Jurgens Reynders of DanBred Africa shared strategies on improving herd genetics and operational efficiency, emphasizing the importance of knowledge transfer in sustainable livestock production.
  • Mr. Samuel Okang Boye, Head of Agriculture at Stanbic Bank Ghana, highlighted tailored financial products designed to meet the needs of pig farmers, enabling them to expand operations and adopt modern technologies sustainably.
  • Stakeholders from the Animal Research Institute and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana participated in the discussions, demonstrating the significance of collaboration in advancing the pork sector.
  • The training concluded with a networking session, shared stories, and a taste of locally produced 'Kpakpo shito' sausages and fresh pork pies.
  • Tilly's Farm emphasized the importance of empowering farmers for national food security, stating that when local producers thrive, the entire value chain becomes stronger.

Statistics:

  • 30 pig farmers attended the 2025 Porktober Farmer Training hosted by Tilly's Farm on October 9, 2025.
  • The training focused on practical topics including pig genetics, farm economics, and access to financial solutions tailored for agribusiness growth.
  • The collaboration involved DanBred Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Pig Farmers Association of Ghana.

Sources:

  • "Tilly's Farm contributes to agribusiness growth with Porktober farmer training" The Business and Financial Times
  • "Porktober Farmer Training - Tilly's Farm" The Business and Financial Times (Note: No publication date is mentioned in the source material)

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