Improvement Of
Agricultural Methods
And Productivity
Introduction
Agriculture is the key driver of economic growth for any
country. A stable and well-developed economy means that its
agricultural sector stands on solid ground. In Kenya, agriculture
employs almost 75% of the population. Most Kenyans living in
rural areas rely on agriculture and husbandry for their livelihood
and family sustenance. To bring excellence in agricultural
productivity,
the government should heavily
invest
in
agricultural products and implements so that farmers can be
dependent on its own agricultural products and more
employments can be created in rural areas.
Agriculture in
Kenya Needs
Marketing
And
Promotion
Expansion of financial
institutions into the
agricultural sector and
strengthening the financial
and entrepreneurial skills of
the farmers will highly
benefit the agricultural
image of the country.
Farmers in Kenya need better marketing infrastructure
including wholesale, retail and assembly markets and also
storage facilities for cost-effective marketing and minimize
post-harvest losses.
Strengthening agro-dealers who provide farmers with
agricultural inputs and advice will help farmers gain
precious information which will leverage agricultural
productivity.
Online
Presence a
Must For
Improving
Agriculture
Presence of agricultural
companies on the online
circuit is essential for
proper visibility of their
products.
Information is vital for farmers to learn about new techniques,
correct farm inputs, new crop varieties and climate change
mitigation.
Agricultural products parked online will help companies in
reaching to a wider section of rural people and contribute
towards the betterment of the agricultural sector.
Steps To
Improve
Agricultural
Productivity
Improving the distribution of agricultural products is
key to higher crop yields.
Reformation of policies relating to water management,
allocation and distribution should be devised by the
government. Government should subsidise w