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4 ways to boost agricultural productivity in Africa


July 21st, 2022 at 10:14 am

4 ways to boost agricultural productivity in Africa
4 ways to boost agricultural productivity in Africa

4 ways to boost agricultural productivity in Africa

Agriculture in Africa has a massive social and economic footprint. More than 60 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is smallholder farmers, and about 23 percent of sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP comes from agriculture.

Yet, Africa’s full agricultural potential remains untapped. In a recent analysis, it was determined that Africa could produce two to three times more cereals and grains. Which would add 20 percent more cereals and grains to the current worldwide 2.6 billion tons of output. Similar increases could be seen in the production of horticulture crops and livestock.

This article offers insights. We describe practical recommendations on the supply and demand sides for companies both local and multinational looking to grow in this high-potential but challenging market. Governments, investors, and development partners can also follow this guide to support the private sector. Generally, these methods are ways by which we boost agricultural productivity in Africa

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1 . Transport Facilities

transport facilities in farming

To facilitate the farmers to produce new farm inputs and enable them to sell their products in markets, villages should be linked with transport. It would help to raise their income which in turn stimulates the farmer’s interest to adopt better farm technology with sufficient income. Thus, the cultivator can invest more in the improvement of land.

2 . Irrigation method

Irrigation method in farming
Irrigation method in farming

Crop productivity depends not only on the quality of input but also on the irrigation facilities. Therefore, canals and tube wells should be constructed to provide better irrigation facilities for the security of crops. Extensive flood control measures should be adopted to prevent the devastation caused by floods. Solar-powered drip irrigation kits in Africa can make watering crops very easy and affordable.

3 . Institutional Credit

Institutional Credit in farming
Institutional Credit in farming

To save the farmers from the clutches of moneylenders, adequate credit facilities should be made available at reasonable cheap rates in rural areas. The land mortgage banks and cooperative credit societies should be strengthened to provide loans to the cultivators. Moreover, an integrated scheme of rural credit must be implemented.

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4 . Proper Marketing Facilities

Proper Marketing Facilities in farming
Proper Marketing Facilities in farming

Marketing infrastructure should be widened and strengthened to help the farmers to sell their products at better prices. There should be proper arrangements for unloading of the produce in the markets. Besides, a price support policy must be adopted and minimum prices should be guaranteed to the peasants.

5 . Supply of Quality Inputs

The farmer in the country should be supplied with quality inputs at proper times and at controlled prices. To protect the farmers’ exploitation, effective steps are needed to be taken to check the sale of adulterated fertilizers.

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