Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Pointe FM (screenshot)
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged local banks to take a more proactive approach in providing loans to residents for agricultural activities.
Speaking on his radio station on Saturday, Browne emphasized the importance of supporting farmers, particularly given the myriad challenges faced by the agricultural sector.
As a former banker, Browne expressed confidence that numerous strategies are available to mitigate the financial risks associated with farming. His call to action highlights a growing concern within the community for food security and sustainable agriculture.
The Prime Minister’s appeal comes at a time when many farmers are struggling to secure the necessary funding to invest in modern farming techniques and infrastructure.
Are you supporting persons that are and had applied for land to do farming?🚜
I have been trying for the past 18 years my husband for 17 we both together for 16 and not up to now.So what are you telling the bank we gonna take the loan to put on our head?
The banks know who they want to give their money, and the farmers are at the bottom of that list. They don’t care. long as they make their profit
That is so true. Farmers are considered high risk because of the hurricane season.
I am not into politics, but I agree with the prime minister. Farmers are sometimes looked down upon. When they come for loans they are turned down. Good word PM