Such an approach allows farmers to have a more direct access to critical farm inputs, such as seeds and implements.

Those who oppressed peasants before by direct rule now exploit them through their monopoly over all farm inputs, he said.

In order to broad-base the business, agencies for farm inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides were also added.

Continue reading the main story The reality is that the access to farm inputs is still male driven and they are easier for men to obtain

This will facilitate the transport of farm products and farm inputs.

Kavali is a local hub for farm inputs, and is the main market for agricultural produce around the area.

Agricultural supply cooperatives aggregate purchases, storage, and distribution of farm inputs for their members.

This is attributed mainly to the spiraling prices of farm inputs.

Agriculture in Bhutan is characterized by its labor intensive nature with relatively low intensity of farm inputs.

"They've quit spending money, and they're cutting back on their farm inputs."