During the BusinessWorld Insights forum on Thursday themed “Growing Food Security Through Agribusiness,” agricultural experts said that any attempt at reforming agriculture needs to start with reviewing logistics issues to create a seamless supply chain that connects farmers to markets.
According to the experts, inefficient logistics and supply chain bottlenecks prevent farmers from accessing markets and getting fair prices for their produce. Improving cold chain infrastructure, transport networks, and storage facilities were highlighted as priorities.
The forum also discussed the need for better coordination between government agencies and the private sector to address these challenges. Without addressing logistics, other reforms may have limited impact on farmers’ livelihoods.