Assessing the Feasibility of Commercial Meat Rabbit Production in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana
J. Osei Mensah, R. Aidoo, D. Amponsah, A. E. Buah, G. Aboagye, N. S. Acquah-Harrison
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · pp. 183–192 · Published 7 Nov 2013
10.9734/AJEA/2014/5739Abstract
Aim: The study aimed at assessing the feasibility of commercial meat rabbit production in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Place and Duration: The study was conducted in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana between February and May, 2013. Methodology: Structured and unstructured questionnaires were utilized in obtaining information from two hundred meat consumers and 15 meat rabbit farmers. Data were analyzed using Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)/ Profitability Index (PI) technique, percentages and chi-square contingency test. Results: The study found that the current demand for rabbit meat is low (36%). The desirable nutritional attributes of rabbit meat and other socio economic factors of meat consumers make the potential demand for rabbit meat high (69%). It was estimated that GH¢5,292 (approximately $ 2672) was needed as a start-up capital for a 40-doe unit meat rabbit farm in Kumasi Metropolis. The cost of breeding animals, housing and equipment formed 12.47%, 53.97% and 24.87% respectively of the initial estimated capital. A Net Present Value of GH¢ 5,910.75 (approximately $ 2984) was obtained at the end of the fifth year, with an Internal Rate Return and Profitability Index of 70% and 1.12 respectively. The major constraints identified in meat rabbit production were low price of rabbit meat, shortage of fodder, pest and diseases, high cost of capital, high cost of operating materials and veterinary care. Conclusion: Based on the analysis it was concluded that meat rabbit production is feasible in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The study recommends embarking on mass advertisement; farmer association and adapting to new technologies in the production process will help to enhance productivity
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