Govt. Policy and Regulatory

25-hydroxyvitamin D3, the ingredient in question, is a biologically active form of vitamin D3 commonly used as a feed additive.

The hike in tariffs discourage farmers from continuing to invest in shrimp culture that also incurs upfront costs of land lease, seed and feed.

Poultry diseases such as Newcastle and avian influenza spread easily when bird movement is unregulated, and the new levy will support monitoring and inspection programs.

Access to veterinary services in remote communities is often constrained by workforce shortages and shifting public sector priorities.

The Fund was unveiled by Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on October 30 at the Aquaculture Ghana 2025 conference in Accra.

According to the federation, market instability has already emerged following conflicting signals about potential European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) postponements.

This plan includes the supply of starter feed to the beneficiries and training in poultry management to ensure the birds are properly reared.

Authorities explained that the import restrictions will remain in place until the conditions prompting the ban are resolved and an official announcement is made to lift them.

Officials hopes that the Jianzhou Big Ear goats could lay the groundwork for improved meat production, stronger rural livelihoods, and a more resilient livestock sector.

The four-year deal outlines fishing rights, catch limits, and ecosystem protection measures in Moroccan waters.