Ghana National Association of Cattle Farmers

We Are The Cattle

Farmers Association.

About Us

We are the association for every cattle farmer in Ghana.

The Ghana National Association of Cattle Farmers (GNACAF) is the apex body representing individual and groups of cattle farmers, pastoralists, and other relevant actors across the livestock value chain actors across Ghana. Established in 2008 and formally registered with the Registrar General’s Department in February 2010, GNACAF serves as the national voice of the livestock sector with a particular focus on the cattle industry.

GNACAF is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-tribal, and non-religious organization dedicated to promoting sustainable livestock farming and peaceful pastoralism in Ghana. The total active membership of the organization is estimated at 43,827 nationwide, while general GNACAF advocacy and programs cover over one million farmers and actors in the livestock value chain.

Organizations Connected to GNACAF National Network includes:

Barke Cattle Traders (BCT)
Youth in Livestock and Pastoralism (YLP)
Women in Livestock Value Chain (WLVC)
Women Small-Scale Livestock Breeders (WOSSLIB)
Dabre Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA)

Services and Programs

Core Services of GNACAF

The Ghana National Association of Cattle Farmers (GNACAF ) is a non-governmental organisation with the core programs and services below

Capacity Building

GNACAF's livestock center aims to modernize Ghana's cattle industry through improved breeding, markets, pasture management, veterinary care, farmer training, education, humane processing, and dairy production.

Advocacy

GNACAF aims to reduce conflict between cattle breeders and crop farmers through mediation and education, promoting peaceful coexistence and cooperation.

Market Access

GNACAF will help farmers form cooperatives to improve their resources, market access, and bargaining power through bulk purchasing, collaborative marketing, and access to financing.

Veterinary Services

Veterinary services within GNACAF play a vital role in supporting livestock health and productivity across member farms. These services include disease prevention and control, vaccination programs, diagnostic support, animal health education, and emergency response to outbreaks.

Why Choose Us

GNACAF

As a committed association of cattle farmers in Ghana, we put our members' development and success first by giving them access to the most recent market intelligence, environmentally friendly agricultural methods, and a supportive network of seasoned cow farmers.

Our Services

Our Mission

To strengthen the livestock sector, addressed its challenges, enhance food and nutrition security and improve the livelihoods of farmers and value chain actors

Our Vision

To advance the livestock industry and its value chain through advocacy on policy reforms, capacity building, networking, development programs and membership empowerment.

Overall Objectives

To promote the comprehensive development of Ghana’s livestock industry and ensure the well-being of all actors along the value chain nationwide.

Specific Objectives

Promoting cattle farming and peaceful pastoralism in Ghana.
Fostering peaceful coexistence between herders and crop farmers.
Encouraging agro-pastoral integration and sustainable land use.
Advocating for rural education, especially for the girl child.
Supporting the development and adoption of innovative livestock practices.
Promoting environmental preservation and community sanitation.
Collaborating with government and stakeholders to enhance livestock development.
Building capacity through training in modern animal husbandry practices.
Raise youth and women awareness about the opportunities in the livestock value chain.
Supporting conflict prevention and resolution in farming communities.
Partnering with public and private institutions to address challenges of the sector.
Promoting semi-intensive and intensive cattle farming methods, including artificial insemination, to improve productivity and reduce conflicts.
Strengthening livestock data collection and management systems.
Enhancing access to animal health and veterinary services.

To preserve and disseminate our sound traditional knowledge in livestock production

Our Services & Programs

What We Do For Cattle

Farmers in Ghana

Your satisfaction is

our main priority.

Our members receive professional advice, useful networking opportunities, and a common enthusiasm for success in the cattle farming business in Ghana.

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