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1. Use of buffer stocks and buffer funds where necessary to stabilize agricultural prices and incomes.
2. The use of more efficient methods of production should be encouraged by educating farmers through extension services.Extension services will ensure that the results of agricultural research reach many farmers.
3. Prompt payment to farmers should be facilitated since the delay for farmers' payments by the government is a major disincentive to agricultural production.
4. Research facilities should be developed to increase crop output and improve crop quality. Agricultural research is a major factor that contributes to greater agricultural productivity.
5. Where funds are available the marginal lands should be irrigated to reduce pressure on fertile land and to delay the operation of the law of diminishing returns.
6. Credit facilities should be provided to farmers in terms of soft loans to enable them to purchase needed capital inputs.
Jonmhumble answered the question on October 18, 2017 at 21:49
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