Farmers face several challenges including inadequate transport infrastructure, lack of capital, and soil erosion. They struggle with agricultural marketing, irrigation problems, and lack access to high quality seeds. Farmers also lack infrastructure for agriculture and face issues obtaining resources like biocides and fertilizers. Strong farmer organizations are important to represent farmers' interests and ensure food security. Effective budgeting and investment in agriculture is also crucial.

1. COMMON FARMER PROBLEMS
AND CHALLENGES

2. INADEQUATE
TRANSPORT
Farmers face challenges in transporting
produce to markets due to limited roads,
vehicles, and money, resulting in low
prices and limited access to markets with
higher food demand.
Lack of financial resources hinders
farmers' productivity & quality of
agricultural produce, as inadequate
funds hinder investment in
technologies, machinery, & equipment
1
2
LACK OF CAPITAL

3. Agricultural marketing involves bringing
products from farmers to consumers,
involving buyer selection, negotiation,
transportation, & quality feedback, posing
challenges due to numerous stakeholders.
3
Soil erosion is caused by over-tillage,
water retention, and flooding.
Preventing erosion involves controlling
water usage, using mulch, and
preventing livestock overgrazing.
4
SOIL EROSION
AGRICULTURAL
MARKETING

4. Irrigation challenges arise from droughts,
floods, and low rainfall, requiring farmers
to rely on groundwater resources or rely
on surface water, causing issues as water
levels drop and crops struggle.
5
High-quality seed is crucial for crop
yield and sustained agricultural
growth, but distribution is often
difficult for marginal and small farmers
due to prohibitively high prices.
6
LACK OF HIGH
QUALITY SEEDS
IRRIGATION
PROBLEMS

5. Farmers struggle to access quality
seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, and
irrigation systems at reasonable prices,
compared to China or the USA's
convenient access.
7
Biocides, pesticides, and fertilizers kill
insects and crops, but can cause health
problems like cancer and infertility.
They also contribute to water pollution
by contaminating rivers and lakes.
8
BIOCIDES,
FERTILISERS,
AND MANURES
LACK OF
INFRASTRUCTURE IN
THE AGRICULTURE
SECTOR

6. Farmers' associations are crucial for
representing them, promoting participation
in agricultural transformation, & ensuring
food security. They represent members'
interests & ensure a common hymn sheet.
9
A firm budget is crucial, especially for
farm operations, as costs can rapidly
increase. Effective & fast investment in
agriculture requires finance as a
catalyst for growth.
10
BUDGETING
FARMER
ORGANISATIONS

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