On Thursday, 19th March 2026, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, visited the Regeneration Investment Fund’s (RIF) automated poultry farm at Tokeh, currently operating at a capacity of 20,000 birds.The facility, established six years ago, has recently undergone significant expansion and modernization. With support from government-backed financing instruments—including credit facilities and matching grants under the FSRP programme—RIF has scaled up operations and installed a fully automated cage system. The farm now produces approximately 20,000 eggs per day, contributing directly to domestic food supply.Welcoming the Minister, RIF Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Emmanuel Abdulai Saffa, acknowledged the role of government support in enabling the farm’s growth. He noted that access to structured financing has allowed the business to expand production efficiently and position itself as a viable commercial enterprise. He further encouraged Sierra Leoneans with capital to invest in agriculture, highlighting clear returns within the poultry value chain.In his remarks, Dr. Kpaka underscored that the RIF facility represents the type of private sector response envisioned under President Julius Maada Bio’s call for increased domestic food production. He noted a visible increase in large-scale agricultural investments, particularly in poultry, driven by deliberate policy and financing interventions.The Minister highlighted that Government has introduced a range of targeted measures to stimulate local production. These include concessional credit schemes, matching grants, and recent tariff adjustments on poultry imports designed to protect and incentive domestic producers. He emphasized that such measures are intended to shift the market towards locally produced poultry products, reduce import dependency, and create jobs.Dr. Kpaka further noted that the commissioning of multiple poultry investments within a short period signals growing confidence in the sector. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to sustaining this momentum by continuing to expand access to finance, strengthen market conditions, and support private sector-led growth across key agricultural value chains.