Increasing access to agricultural services

Description

Increasing access to agricultural services involves expanding the availability and reach of essential resources such as extension support, credit, inputs, training, and market information to farmers, particularly in underserved areas. This strategy aims to remedy barriers like geographic isolation, lack of infrastructure, and limited knowledge, thereby improving productivity, resilience, and livelihoods. Practical actions include mobile advisory units, digital platforms, decentralized service centers, and targeted subsidies to ensure equitable and timely support for all agricultural producers.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends providing the essential rural infrastructure for access to agricultural inputs and services.