Our Mission
To strengthen the livestock sector, addressed its chalenges, enhance food and nutrition security and improve the livelihoods of farmers and value chain actors.
About GNACAF
A national association built by farmers, for farmers.
GNACAF exists to organize, represent and empower Ghana's cattle and livestock farmers — protecting livelihoods, advancing animal health, and building peaceful, productive agricultural communities.
Our Story
Formed to give cattle farmers one national voice.
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 in Ghana.
Established in 2008 and formaly 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 44,765 nationwide, while general GNACAF advocacy and programs cover over one milion farmers and actors in the livestock value chain.
13 regions, one associationA single national structure representing every cattle farming community.
Our Direction
Mission, vision and overall objective.
Our Vision
To strengthen the livestock sector, addressed its chalenges, enhance food and nutrition security and improve the livelihoods of farmers and value chain actors. 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 wel-being of al actors along the value chain nationwide.
What Guides Us
Core values behind every program and partnership.
Integrity
Operating transparently and honestly with farmers, partners and communities.
Unity
Bringing farmers together as one national voice, regardless of region or scale.
Sustainability
Championing livestock practices that protect resources for future generations.
Knowledge
Investing in practical training and education that strengthens farmer livelihoods.
Wellbeing
Prioritizing animal health and welfare as central to a resilient livestock sector.
Peace
Promoting dialogue and coexistence between pastoralists and farming communities.
Our Journey
Milestones in building a national movement.
01
Founding of GNACAF
A small group of cattle farmers and community leaders came together to form a unified national association, recognizing the need for organized representation.
02
Regional expansion
GNACAF extended its structure and outreach across Ghana's regions, building local chapters and farmer networks.
03
Training and health programs launched
Practical workshops on animal health, welfare and modern livestock practices began reaching thousands of farmers.
04
Peacebuilding partnerships
GNACAF began formal dialogue initiatives with crop farming communities and local authorities to reduce land-use conflict.
05
National policy engagement
GNACAF became a recognized voice in agricultural policy conversations, representing farmer interests at the national level.
National President
Leadership
Imam Hanafi Sonde
President, GNACAFLeading a national movement to organize cattle farmers, strengthen livestock health systems and build lasting peace between pastoralist and farming communities across Ghana.
Under his leadership, GNACAF continues to expand farmer representation, training access and strategic partnerships across all sixteen regions.
"Our strength is in our unity — one association, one voice, working for every cattle farmer in Ghana."
Executive Council
National leadership guiding GNACAF's programs.
VP
Vice President
Operations & RegionsCoordinates regional chapters and day-to-day farmer programs.
GS
General Secretary
AdministrationOversees membership records, communication and governance.
TR
Treasurer
FinanceManages association finances and partner funding.
PR
PRO
Public RelationsLeads outreach, advocacy and media engagement.
Join the Movement
Be part of Ghana's leading cattle farmers association.
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