Agricultural input dealers in Ghana have raised significant concerns regarding the taxation on imported agricultural inputs and machinery.
The concerns were highlighted as the dealers shared their expectations for the 2026 budget, scheduled to be presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament on 13 November 2025.
In an interview with the media , Mr. Bernard Buertey Okutu, Managing Director of Callighana (UPL Ghana), emphasized that the primary expectation of input dealers is the removal of import taxes on agricultural inputs and machinery.
He explained that previous efforts to secure tax relief from the former government were unsuccessful and urged the current administration to address this long-standing concern.
Mr. Okutu noted that eliminating import taxes would align with the Feed Ghana Initiative, as reducing input costs would enable farmers to increase production, thereby enhancing national food security.
He concluded by expressing his hope that the 2026 budget will abolish import taxes on agricultural inputs and machinery, a move that would significantly reduce production costs and boost agricultural productivity.
