Factors limiting access to farm inputs

The Central Bank of Kenya's Agriculture Sector Survey 2024 reveals major challenges limiting farmers' access to farm inputs.

The high cost of inputs remains the biggest hurdle, affecting 87% of respondents in September and 90% in November.

Poor quality of inputs (rising from 65% to 73%) and lack of finances (74% to 72%) also hinder access.

Limited knowledge of inputs increased slightly from 25% to 29%, while the high cost of mechanization grew significantly from 46% to 58%.

Other issues, though minor, remained constant at 10-13%.