As part of the government flagship programs to improve the livelihood, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture under the leadership of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has distributed six hundred goats to some selected districts under the Savannah Investment Program (SIP).
In line with this, the Kintampo municipality has taken delivery of improved breeds of goats.
The Savannah Investment Program (SIP) is a profitable agriculture value chain which seeks to improve the livelihood of Ghanaians and farmers in the country.
Mr. Felix N. Darimaani, the National Project Coordinator explained that over six hundred goats were bought and about 25 farmers are expected to benefit, adding that each farmer shall take delivery of about 25 goats in the first consignment.
He added that beneficiary farmers will be expected to pay back 50 goats in two years which will be given to other farmers to breed to sustain the cycle.
The Kintampo Municipal Coordinating Director, NaaThadiuosZaasan expressed his gratitude to the government for the support to farmers in the municipality. He charged beneficiaries to take care of the animals’ instead of letting them move around in town.
On his part, Mr. Robert Asare, animal health specialist, underscored the significance of the project, adding that the initiative will help sustain the country’s livestock.
He added that the main objective is to reduce and improve export of meat to create livelihood for women households and to eliminate poverty.
Madam Akua Comfort, a beneficiary, who spoke in an interview, expressed her gratitude to the government for the initiative. She promised to take care of the goats in two years’ time and the proceeds will multiply as expected.
