From the research carried out at Sumek, Nakuru County, during the dissemination, barriers and entry points identification workshop, the following was identified as the barriers to farm and dietary diversity
- Lack of money to buy inputs
- Insect and pests emerging and lack money to buy insecticides
- Cartels in purchase of fertilizer hence small farmers do not access subsidized inputs
- Lack of knowledge on production of some crops
- Inadequate rainfall
- No other source of income other than farming
- Youths lack employment
- Youths involved more in drugs than farming
- Youths mainly eat out after doing casual labour
- Youths lack education due to lack of school fees.
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