Influence of Agricultural Input Subsidy on Potato Yield Among Smallholder Farmers in Marakwet West Sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Kenya)

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Analysis demonstrates how fertilizer and seed subsidies increase potato yield among smallholder farmers, suggesting enhanced food security.

Access to both fertilizer and seed subsidies significantly improves potato yields among smallholder farmers.
Specific quantities of subsidized fertilizers (537 kg) and seeds (2,453 kg) were reported by the majority of participants.
The study utilized the Cobb-Douglas production function for analyzing the relationship between inputs and potato productivity.
Continued access to subsidies is crucial for improving agricultural productivity and ensuring food security for farmers.

Kibor et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis demonstrates how fertilizer and seed subsidies increase potato yield among smallholder farmers, suggesting enhanced food security.

Access to both fertilizer and seed subsidies significantly improves potato yields among smallholder farmers.
Specific quantities of subsidized fertilizers (537 kg) and seeds (2,453 kg) were reported by the majority of participants.
The study utilized the Cobb-Douglas production function for analyzing the relationship between inputs and potato productivity.
Continued access to subsidies is crucial for improving agricultural productivity and ensuring food security for farmers.

Kibor et al. (2025) studied this question.

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