ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science PROFITABILITY OF BROILER AND LAYER PRODUCTION IN THE BRONG AHAFO REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The study sought to compare the profitability of broiler and layer production in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Six poultry farms, comprising three layer farms and three broiler farms, were purposively sampled for the study. Data were obtained from production records of the farms and by questionnaire administration. Profitability analysis was carried out using the cost, revenue and profit functions to derive total cost, total revenue and total profit respectively. Constraints were analyzed using the Kendall's coefficient of concordance. The results showed that both broiler and layer production were profitable in spite of some constraints facing their production. The major constraints associated with layer production were inadequate finance and scarcity/high cost of maize. For broiler production, the major constraints were inadequate finance and competition with imported frozen chicken. Access to credit, extension education and training on production practices were recommended as measures to improve commercial poultry production in the country