Subsidised fertiliser easing farmers' burden on the cost of input

More than four million farmers have registered to participate in the scheme aimed at removing cartels from the fertiliser distribution chain. [iStockphoto]

The government's distribution of affordable fertiliser is a significant boon to farmers who have been struggling with high farm input costs, forcing some to reduce crop production acreage.

Because of the transparency and accountability in the registration process, small-scale farmers will be able to benefit from the scheme and be empowered to venture into agriculture as a profitable investment.