Rising Losses Force Farmers to Scale Back Food Production

Written by Springnewsng | February 5, 2026

Farmers across the country are increasingly reducing food output as mounting losses from insecurity, high input costs, climate shocks and poor market access continue to erode profitability.
Producers say the rising prices of seeds, fertiliser, agrochemicals and transportation, combined with post-harvest losses and weak storage facilities, have made large-scale cultivation unsustainable. Many smallholder farmers are now opting to plant less or abandon farming altogether to avoid deeper financial setbacks.
The situation has raised concerns among stakeholders, who warn that reduced production could worsen food shortages, drive up prices and increase pressure on household incomes. Experts also note that persistent losses threaten national food security and could deepen dependence on food imports if urgent interventions are not implemented.
Analysts are calling for improved security in farming communities, better access to affordable inputs, enhanced storage and processing infrastructure, and stronger government support to stabilise the sector and restore farmers’ confidence.
Without swift action, they caution, continued production cuts by farmers could further strain the food supply chain and undermine efforts to achieve sustainable agricultural growth.