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 Advisor at the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists said government spending should address the different stages of the agricultural value chain, including production, processing, input supply and distribution. She welcomed initiatives aimed at improving access to education and credit, particularly for women in agriculture, but said more attention must be paid to the infrastructure needs of commercial farmers. Prof Egyir said commercial farmers required more than direct financial support to operate successfully, stressing the importance of basic infrastructure in rural communities.