2027 Budget must prioritise roads, water and electricity for commercial farmers – Prof Egyir
Agricultural economist Professor Irene Egyir has called on the government to increase investment in commercial agriculture and rural infrastructure in the 2027 Budget, saying farmers need reliable roads, electricity, water and affordable credit to expand their businesses. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse ahead of the budget presentation on Thursday, November 12, the Associate Professor and Policy…
Ghanaian agricultural economist Professor Irene Egyir has urged the government to prioritize infrastructure development in the 2027 Budget, specifically roads, water, and electricity for commercial farmers. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on November 12, Egyir emphasized that farmers need reliable infrastructure to expand their businesses, including access to affordable credit, education and credit for women in agriculture, and support for young graduates entering agriculture as entrepreneurs.
She argued that infrastructure is crucial not only for the farmers themselves but also for the local economies where farming takes place. Egyir expects the government to double the funding from last year's 14 billion Ghanaian cedis to complete outstanding projects and address infrastructure needs. She also called for stable macroeconomic conditions to enable farmers to plan, borrow, and manage their operating costs, and lower interest rates to incentivize borrowing.
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