There should not be any deliberate effort on the part of government to mess with the agricultural sector, argues the writer.writes that instead of fixing our floundering agricultural sector, government should let free market sort out the mess.
Limited access to capital and a lack of skills among many farmers were identified as key issues. But they aren't the fundamental issue. The overall failure of this entire agricultural reform project has been that it is a deliberate project in the first place. The government cannot create a sustainable and successful industry. More often than not, government involvement sours and degrades whatever it touches.
The authors suggest that the selection basis for beneficiaries should highlight the merit and skill of candidates. This is better than the current regime, but still misses the point. There should not be any deliberate effort on the part of government to mess with the agricultural sector. Leave it alone!
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