This month marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s poultry sector as Kuipers Breeders Hatchery celebrates the second anniversary of its inaugural chick hatching in May 2023. 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 year, 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.

A sister company to De Heus (known locally as Koudijs Animal Nutrition), Kuipers Breeders Hatchery was established to strengthen Ghana’s poultry value chain. 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.

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. In its debut year alone (2023), the hatchery recorded an output of 2,114,119 chicks. 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.

This upward trajectory underscores both the increasing trust in the brand and the rising demand for locally hatched, high-performance chicks. With improved delivery logistics, technical farmer support, and strategic partnerships, production efficiency and market impact are set to continue growing.

In line with a national push to reduce dependence on poultry imports—which currently account for 95percent of poultry consumed in Ghana—our 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,” said Moses Yaw Maidoo, General Manager.

With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Kuipers Breeders is determined to elevate industry standards without relying on the continuous importation of day-old chicks. 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.

“Our advanced facilities are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing our clients with only the best quality products and services,” added Jurjen Kuipers, CEO. “We are proud to be part of Ghana’s agricultural transformation and excited about the future we’re building—together.”

As Kuipers Breeders Ghana reflects on two years of operations, it also looks ahead — they are determined to raise the bar of Ghanaian poultry standards, strengthen rural farming incomes, and contribute meaningfully to the nation's broader agricultural ambitions.