Implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources in Ghana Margaret Sumah

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1 Implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources in Ghana Margaret Sumah Deputy Director, Animal Production Directorate & National Co-ordinator AnGR, Ghana

2 Presentation Outline - Importance of AnGR to Ghana - Ghana s Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) - Implementation of the GPA in Ghana - Discussion 2

3 Value of AnGR Livestock supply some 30% of total human requirements for food and agriculture 35% Agric GDP and up to 80% in SSA. 70% of the world s rural poor depend on livestock as an important component of their livelihoods. (NEPAD, 2004; FAO, 2007) 3

4 Value of AnGR Provide increased economic stability to farmer and household, acting as a cash buffer (small livestock) and as capital reserve (large animals) (Delgado et al., 1999) Provide a range products and services - food, fibre, transport and fuel; manure and draught power Social and cultural importance (Osei-Amponsah et al., 2010) 4

5 Ghana s Animal Genetic Resources 5

6 Ghana s AnGR - Ghana has a variety of AnGR which provide the people with employment, income and protein. (MOFA, 1999) - Per capita consumption of animal protein = 16 compared to FAO recommended level of 44.4 g/person/day. 6

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12 Domestic Meat Production: (Metric Tons) Domestic meat production Livest % Cattle 18,686 18,874 19,140 19,346 19, Sheep 14,004 14,450 14,913 15,390 15, Goats 15,308 15,300 15,588 16,364 17, Pigs 9,979 9,744 16,027 16,498 17, Poultry 22,982 22,709 27,224 29,630 32, Total 77,235 80,959 76,582 92,893 97, , Source: MOFA (SRID),

13 Meat imports into Ghana: Meat imports (Mt) Year Cattle 2,587 6,332 10,586 16,250 13, Sheep 2,053 3,640 4,839 6,887 5, Pigs 7,756 10, ,552 5, Poultry 39,089 40,591 44,758 63,276 89, Total 51,483 60,850 73,474 96, , Source: MOFA, VSD 13

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15 The Global Plan of Action (GPA) on Animal Genetic Resources 15

16 Structure of the GPA 4 Strategic Priority Areas Characterization, Inventory and Monitoring of Trends and Associated Risks (2) Sustainable Use and Development (4) Conservation (5) Policies, Institutions and Capacity-building (12) (FAO, 2007) 16

17 GHANA Implementation of the GPA on AnGR 17

18 Work Done so Far - Characterisation of local chickens phenotypic and molecular - Characterisation of sheep and goats phenotypic - Revamped breeding stations 18

19 Work Done so Far Educated farmers on AnGR through the National Livestock Development Project Livestock/Breed Associations formed in 35 Districts of 7 Regions 19

20 Work Done so Far Ghana s NCC on AnGR activated Collaboration Sub-Regional and Global focal points on AnGR 20

21 Ghana s NCC on AnGR activated 21

22 Characterization, Inventory and Monitoring of Trends and Associated Risks The NCC plans to: - Undertake livestock census - Characterise of local AnGR breeds - ongoing - Establish monitoring systems to evaluate trends in population size and structure of all breeds 22

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24 Sustainable Use and Development The NCC plans to: - Identify and formulate the national programmes and projects proposals based on national priority setting. - implement projects to highlight the value of local breeds and their derived products to improve their marketing 24

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27 Conservation - In-situ conservation of breeds - protect the animals in their natural habitats NCC on AnGR working with the Ghana Wildlife Department - Involve farmers in implementation of AnGR conservation programmes 27

28 - Ex-situ conservation - national breeding stations supported to keep adapted AnGR - APD has 6 national breeding stations - Collaborate with the S-RFP on AnGR for West and Central Africa to establish gene banks in the subregion 28

29 Ejura Sheep Breeding stations 29

30 Kintampo Goat Breeding stations 30

31 Amrahia Dairy Stations 31

32 Babile Pig Breeding station 32

33 Pong Tamale Breeding stations 33

34 Pong Tamale Breeding station 34

35 Planned Actions by the NCC 35

36 1. Collating data to develop a 10-year strategic plan 1. Documenting the contribution of AnGR to ensure that appropriate policies are put in place 2. Highlighting the social, economic and cultural values of AnGR 36

37 3. Public awareness building - Livestock exhibitions and publication of livestock extension journals/bulletins; mass media. 4. Working with stakeholders to develop sustainable livestock policies and programmes 37

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39 Policies, Institutions and Capacity Building - Preparing National Policy - Strategies and Action Plans for AnGR - Developing national legislation (breeding law) to regulate overall breeding activities within the livestock sector - Encouraging young people to take more interest in the field of animal breeding and genetics 39

40 Challenges Limited funds for AnGR activities Farmers expect a lot of support to keep and manage local breeds 40

41 Acknowledgements - FAO Global Focal Point - AnGR - Prof. Cheik Ly, Regional Animal Production Officer, FAO - All of You 41

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