Agriculture

Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Promote climate-smart agriculture to enhance productivity and resilience.
Encourage organic farming and reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Implement soil conservation and land management techniques.

2. Infrastructure and Market Access

Improve rural road networks to facilitate the transportation of agricultural products.
Develop modern storage and processing facilities to reduce post-harvest losses.
Establish reliable marketplaces and supply chains to connect farmers with consumers.

3. Agricultural Financing and Investment

Provide low-interest loans and grants for smallholder farmers.
Encourage private sector investment in agribusiness and value addition.
Develop agricultural insurance schemes to protect farmers from climate and economic shocks.

4. Research and Innovation

Invest in agricultural research to develop high-yield and disease-resistant crops.
Promote the use of modern technology and mechanized farming techniques.
Establish partnerships with universities and research institutions for knowledge exchange.

5. Capacity Building and Farmer Education

Provide training programs on modern farming techniques and best practices.
Support farmer cooperatives and associations for collective growth and market access.
Increase agricultural extension services to disseminate critical farming information.

6. Food Security and Nutrition

Implement policies to ensure food availability and affordability for all citizens.
Support the production of diverse and nutrient-rich crops to combat malnutrition.
Encourage home and community gardening initiatives.

7. Land Tenure and Rights

Strengthen land ownership policies to provide security for farmers.
Promote equitable land distribution and resolve disputes through transparent mechanisms.
Support women's and youth’s access to land and agricultural resources.

8. Agro-Processing and Value Addition

Develop agro-processing industries to enhance the value of raw agricultural products.
Promote the production of export-quality goods to increase foreign exchange earnings.
Support local agribusiness startups through incentives and capacity-building programs.

9. Environmental Sustainability

Enforce policies to prevent deforestation and promote reforestation efforts.
Encourage sustainable water management practices for irrigation and conservation.
Reduce the environmental impact of farming through eco-friendly agricultural techniques.

10. International Collaboration and Trade