Farmer George Ltd. – Ghana Construction of 40’X 500’ Houses are erected on Farm Complex in Prmpram. George K. Amoah CEO of Global Solutions Services LLC founded Farmer George Ltd., a wholly named subsidiary of Global Solutions Services LLC (GSS) in 2002 with principal focus on poultry production, processing and distribution in Ghana.

GSS made history in Africa by constructing the largest poultry houses on the Continent. Through its operation subsidiary business unit, Farmer George Ltd. (FG), the new houses are the finest and largest commercial broiler houses in Ghana and similarly Africa.

The farm complex is a center of excellence for the region and an exemplary illustration that uses highly efficient facilities and practices that are adapted to fit the local environment. These newly constructed modernized buildings stand out on the farm complex, as one house measures 40’ * 501’ (the length of One and Two-Thirds soccer field) – their sheer presence is daunting and highly impressive against any international standard.

Currently with the minimum housing capacity of 540,000 birds per annum for both houses, the ‘state-of-the-art’ poultry facility is the first of its kind in the country. Full functionality are prevalent as they are all equipped with automatic silos, feeding and drinking systems, brooding as well as cooling systems. The group plans to build 6 (eight) more broiler house during its plan period of investment.

Unlike the older open-air houses on the farm site complex, the newer structures have insulted roofs, litter-covered dirt floors, curtain sides and tunnel ventilation  system uses fans to generating a high air velocity in the house, making it particularly effective in reducing heat stress in the warmer climates of Africa. Other benefits include greater control over the birds’ environment , fewer condemnations and downgrades , improved feed conversion, and better livability. The high level of investment required in constructing these sizeable houses often seen in developed countries , are offset by the economic benefits achieved through improved performances.

By embracing new technology and production methods, FG has gained a stronghold in the Ghanaian poultry industry, in concluding the first stage of a fully integrated commercial poultry production facility that is effective . integration reduces costs by coordinating each stage of production that is controlled to utilize resources and facilities with maximum efficiencies. The size of these houses ensures production practices, not only improve cost efficiency but also permits the production of more uniform birds. In today’s competitive marketplace, production strategies are crucial to the success of poultry production and require such a professional approach to the business.

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION-ADVANTAGEOUS TO ALL.

FG established a training program for all staff, to ensure continual high standards are maintained and product quality standards are strictly adhered to. Management and production practices will be shared with others on a continual basis through the company’s R&D laboratories and training seminars on the Farm Complex, with seasoned professionals from other countries. For example , the construction team worked diligently with engineers from the USA whom were able to transfer knowledge and skills in assembling the prestigious facility , during a short period of time.

Ghana has a population of approximately 19 million people who need a daily protein requirement of 55 grams according to the World Health Organization standard. Prospects for increased poultry consumption are highly attainable, where family poultry farming is still very significant in Africa. 42 countries of the 53 on the Continent fall into the ‘low-income-high-importation-of-food’ category.

With large population of people still living in villages that are extremely poor, rural households are involved in poultry keeping. Faced with serious constraints, mortality rates are very high due to a combination of improper feeding practices, ignorance of management needs and poor distribution of vaccines. Programs will be designed to teach and train basic skills as well as supplying the necessary inputs for small poultry flocks, will all contribute to the nutrition and income of various rural families.

FG has established linkages with existing and new producers to transfer expertise and better enhance the management of resources in poultry production to stimulate the industry. This, combined with the entrepreneurial drive and energy FG brings, indicates a very strong and successful future for poultry in the region.

There is no doubt that the exciting times lie ahead and this is just the beginning paradigm shift for Ghanaian poultry industry; with sustained production all year round. The combination of highly skilled and competent human resources with large-scale commercial production techniques, presents a formula for success. Most importantly, it’s important to understand the poultry industry represents one way of accomplishing several national goals under a single banner. Employment, poverty alleviation and improved nutrition are all potential benefits from continued support and encouragement. Today, FG products are sold in cold stores, supermarkets, restaurants, fast food outlets and live chicken sale markets across the country. FG’s wholesale approach to the industry has helped fuel a tier of entrepreneurs, distributors and sellers creating employment in the primary sector.

NEW BROILER PROCESSING PLANT TO REDUCE 8000 BIRDS PER CYCLE

Farmer George Ltd. – Prampram, Ghana: Construction of a 500 to 1000 Bird per hour broiler Processing Plant representing the final phase of Phase 1 investment.
Global Solutions Services LLC (GSS) announces construction of a modem state-of-the-art processing plant, which will process 8000 birds per cycle. Additional installations include a brand new packaging unit, Quality Assurance Laboratory, cold storage/refrigeration center, and a purchase of refrigerated trucks for effective distribution of processed meat to supermarkets, restaurants, cold stores and local “chop-bars” (food vendors). The new plant sourced from United States will serve the entire region as the only broiler processing plant of its kind. Through its operating subsidiary business unit, Farmer George Ltd. (FG), the new facility represents the only viable commercial broiler plant in Ghana at this time. GSS continues to invest in Ghana poultry industry with the key objective of providing high quality protein meat and targeting employment in the primary sector of the economy. Community outreach programs currently include donations of food and clothes to orphanages in Prampram and Ningo.

SKILLED JOBS FOR THE COMMUNITY

The farm complex continues to be a center of excellence for the region and an exemplary illustration that uses highly efficient facilities and practices that are adapted to fit the local environment. The processing plant has elevated food hygiene to its highest level and reduces the incident of illness due to improper handling of processed meat. From its current farm complex in Prampram, FG continues to improve distribution of its products through its network vendors. FG continues to create new jobs and train individuals from the local community to work in the plant.

Currently with a combined minimum housing capacity of 540,000 birds per annum, FG has established a continuous cycle production, processing, refrigeration/cold storage and distribution of both live, whole dressed birds and cut-ups to meet demand in the market place. The company will increase production steadily until it attains full capacity.

By embracing new technology and production methods, FG continues to grow from strength-to-strength in Ghanaian poultry industry, in concluding the first stage of fully integrated commercial poultry production facility. Integration reduces costs and improves quality by controlling each stage of production to utilize resources and facilities with maximum efficiencies. The automated poultry houses provide a controlled production environment, which improves cost efficiency and facilitates the production of uniform birds. The consumer is the winner at the end of this process and enjoys high quality food produced with the highest hygienic standards. In today’s competitive and quality are crucial to the success of poultry production and require a professional approach to the business.

FG FEED MILL RE-HABILITATION PROJECT

FG’s Feed Mill Plant in Dawhenya has also undergone extensive re-habilitation and renovation. The plant supports farm operations by producing all the necessary feed needed for the broiler production. Global Solutions Services LLC has established long-term supply commitments from renowned feed producers in the United States for the key inputs it needs to run the plant. This guarantees producing high quality feed for efficient feed conversion, and chicken delicious to the consumer’s palate. In future, the company will explore the commercial viability of feed production and distribution.