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1. Use of buffer stock and buffer fund where necessary in order to stabilize agricultural prices and income. This policies were covered when dealing with agricultural activities.
2. To deal declining terms of trade. Developing countries should diversify their economies by improving their industrial base and move into non-traditional lines in agriculture for example horticulture. In Kenya for example successful diversification has been achieved into horticulture for example growing of flowers, fruits among others.
3. The use of more efficient methods of production should be encouraged by educating farmers through extension services. Extension services will ensure that the result of agricultural research reach many farmers. Extension workers can, therefore be important change agent.
4. Credit facilities should be provided to farmers in terms of soft loans in order to enable them purchase needed capital inputs.
5. A more liberalized system should be introduced where the private sector plays a role in production, marketing and processing. This will help to overcome the ineffectiveness that are associated with marketing boards in developing countries.
6. 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. Such research can focus on aspects such as irrigation practices, crop rotation and optimal planting times. Domestic agricultural research is vital in adopting imported technology to local condition.
7. Market should be diversified to non-traditional markets and by regional integration efforts. Kenya exports have for example been concentrated in economic integration efforts such as COMESA and EAC provide pressure for more diversified export markets.
Dullayo answered the question on August 2, 2018 at 08:59
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