Farmers feel neglected in budget decisions
In the aftermath of the budget, farmers say they are feeling “angry, frustrated and helpless.” Of these emotions, they describe helplessness as the most devastating, as it leaves them with little hope and few options. Against this backdrop, they argue that the budget speech and accompanying documents appear to have all but forgotten a sector that contributes nearly a quarter of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), employs around 33 per cent of the workforce, feeds the
Farmers express feelings of anger, frustration, and helplessness following the budget. They believe the sector, which contributes significantly to the economy, has been overlooked. The budget speech and documents do not address agriculture adequately. Farmers feel abandoned and powerless without clear policies or support. Khalid Khokhar, a farmer leader, criticizes the lack of engagement with farmers during the budget process. Small farmer Muhammad Arshad states that farmers' main hope was for agriculture to be made economically viable. The government's neglect of agriculture is seen as a major issue. The sector faces challenges like rising costs and market manipulation. The federal government is responsible for factors affecting production costs. Farmers feel excluded from decision-making processes.
The neglect of agriculture in the budget raises concerns about food security and economic stability.
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