14 constraints in achieving food security in East African Community
Although, food security plays an important role in achieving regional development objectives, it is constrained by; Low and unstable production and productivity occasioned by over-reliance on rain-fed agricultural production systems.Low surface water storage per capita in the EAC region. Inefficient utilization of water resources for agricultural production. Low capacity on rain water harvesting Poor or no access to affordable agricultural credit by resource poor producers. Low producer prices making agriculture less remunerative. Uncertainty in income flows due to price volatility in agricultural commodities. Inadequate and weak farmer’s institutions incapable of supporting a vibrant agricultural sector. Inadequate infrastructure such as transport, communications, storage and processing facilities etc that hinders access to factor and product markets within, between Partner States and beyond. low usage of agriculture production enhancing inputs suc...