there are also structural challenges such as the domination of subsistenceoriented producers in key product sectors the weak integration of domestic food chains and difficult access to external markets qualified labour is scarce commercial credit markets are narrow and much of the credit resources especially for longterm investment depend on state provision public resources should be shifted to remove significant deficiencies in transport infrastructure water and land management plant and animal health and food safety systems information research education and knowledge dissemination policy reform should not only include a stronger emphasis on the provision of public goods but would also require developing new policies to manage risks in agriculture and promoting sustainable use of agricultural resources