Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Agricultural Development

Below are some of the roles of non-government organizations in agricultural development; They:

1. Bring innovations into the agricultural sector.

2. Provide land to farmers for agricultural production.

3. Develop an appropriate farming system

4. Provide loans, credit or financial support to farmers.

5. Create awareness of the importance of agriculture in societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More.

6. Assist the government in rural infrastructural development.

7. Carry out research to improve new crop varieties.

8. Provide needed farm inputs to the farmer.

9. Aid capacity building (Training) in the agricultural sector.