The policy paradigm that supports this sector is indeed the cornerstone of our development blueprint. It is tempting to say that financing Agriculture will rely on the financial sector in totality. The subject is broader than this and this is what we want to generate via dialogue this morning.
But what is not in doubt in financing Agriculture is the presence of long-term funds as well as appropriate avenues to develop crop insurance. Small-holder farmers have done well in increasing quality production and adoption of high yielding varieties, but have done poorly where they are not supported by cooperatives to market and create buffers for them.