In the July 2026 survey, 81% of respondents identified subsidised fertiliser as a critical intervention needed for the sector, though this represents a slight drop from 86% recorded in May 2026. Similarly, support for the provision of certified seeds saw a decline from 68% in May to 60% in July.
Demand for extension services registered a minor uptake, rising from 21% in May 2026 to 22% in July 2026. Conversely, interest in value addition initiatives dipped slightly over the same period, moving from 17% down to 15%.
Significant shifts were recorded across other key agricultural support mechanisms between May and July 2026. The need for commodity price support dropped by nearly half, falling from 29% in May to 15% in July.
Requests for water supply interventions also decreased, shifting from 19% to 10%. Meanwhile, preference for tractor services saw the sharpest relative decline, halving from 16% in May to 8% in July.
Overall, basic farm inputs continue to dominate the priorities of local producers, far outpacing demand for mechanisation, water supply, and price controls.
