As part of the Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) programme, the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) Ghana, in collaboration with the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) and Premiere Poultry, has begun distributing day-old chicks and feed to young agripreneurs venturing into poultry production.

In the first phase, 500 day-old chicks were supplied to 17 beneficiaries grouped into five teams. One of the groups is based in Bonoso, while the remaining four are located in Mampong Zongo in the Ashanti Region. Each group also received poultry feed to support the early growth and proper care of the birds.

“This support reflects our belief that young people don’t just need training, they need the resources to get started,” said Terrence Tienaah, Programmes Manager at KIC, in a statement issued in Accra.

The second round of distribution, involving 1,000 additional birds, is scheduled to begin on Monday, expanding the poultry initiative to reach more YFBA beneficiaries.

According to KIC, the initiative underscores its commitment to transforming agribusiness training into tangible business outcomes, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, job creation, and food security.

“By working with experienced partners like Premiere Poultry, we ensure that our young agripreneurs have access to high-quality inputs and expert guidance as they launch their poultry enterprises,” said Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of KIC.