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Pork shortage to hit Kwahu during Easter celebration

Poultry farmers in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region have revealed there will be shortage of pork in the vicinity.

The reason, they said, is due to the outbreak of swine flu which had killed thousands of pigs in Kwahu West Municipality.

The shortage, they said will lead to considerable hike in prices during the Easter celebrations.

Six months ago, swine flu killed a lot of pigs and piglets leaving farmers in debt, a situation that has affected demand and supply of pork.

Dr. Kwasi Owusu, owner of Okodie farms who lost close to one thousand pigs during the outbreak said they lack capital boost production.

He indicated that, appeal to government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has not yielded any positive results.

Dr. Owusu said he has now started with 20 piglets and appealed for support for expansion.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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