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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Inadequate farm inputs (e.g. Agro chemicals, seeds, fertilizers) in the District.
Low agricultural output due to subsistence farming practices.
Destruction of crops by cattle belonging to the Fulani herdsmen
Indiscriminate cutting of trees for charcoal production and fuel wood.
Indiscriminate bush burning.
Inadequate Agric Extension and Veterinary Staff
Lack of transport facilities for the Agric Extension Officers
Inadequate micro-finance and credit facilities to farmers.
High cost of production due to high cost of inputs
Use of rudimentary tools for farming makes average farm sizes small.
Poor storage and processing facilities leading to post harvest losses.
Poor market centres for products
Poor nature of road and network
Poor accessibility to farming communities and market centres
Over dependence on rain-fed agriculture
Inadequate incentives to encourage Youth in Agriculture in District
Inadequate market information for agricultural product.