The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is calling on the government to commit at least 10% of any increased public expenditure in the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review to the agricultural sector.
The Association says agriculture was underfunded in the original 2025 budget and is urging the Finance Ministry to correct that in the mid-year adjustment, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on Thursday, July 24.
Speaking at a Civil Society Organisations (CSO) forum on budget expectations, Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association, Bismark Tetteh Owusu Nortey, told 3Business that more targeted support is needed to reduce costs for farmers and boost food production.
“We have seen a drop in the prices of inputs like seeds and fertilisers—around 10 to 15%—but prices can still go lower,” he said. “What is keeping the prices up are the taxes. We are asking the government to review and reduce those to ease the burden on farmers.”
The call comes amid rising concern over food security and inflationary pressures in the country. The Association argues that meaningful investment in agriculture is critical not only for ensuring affordable food but also for supporting economic recovery and job creation, especially in rural areas.
The Mid-Year Budget Review is expected to provide updated economic projections and spending adjustments for the rest of the year.
Peasant farmers are hopeful that this time, agriculture will receive the attention and resources they say it urgently deserves.
