How to Access Inputs

9 SIMPLE STEPS FOR A FARMER TO GET AGRICULTURAL INPUTS FROM NAADS

The following are the steps to get agricultural inputs from NAADS;

1. Present your request for input needs to your farmer group or to the agricultural extension officer attached to your Sub County
2. All requests presented by farmers at the Sub County are submitted to the district headquarters which assesses and compiles all the requests for planting and livestock materials required across the district
3. The district submits their specific requirements to NAADS Secretariat
4. NAADS Secretariat makes an assessment of all district submissions and communicates to each district through an advice slip the details of how much inputs are to be provided to each based on the available resources.
5. The districts through the agricultural extension officers and other communication platforms send communication to farmers on the availability of the inputs (type and quantities) and the date of distribution to enable them prepare adequately
6. NAADS Secretariat procures the agricultural inputs from prequalified service providers who deliver the inputs to the districts
7. The input district committee at the districts which is chaired by the RDC makes an inspection of the delivered inputs to ensure the right quality and quantities as per given specifications
8. The suppliers deliver the inputs to the Sub County/Parish and distribution is done accordingly.
9. Farmers acknowledge receipt of inputs by signing on the distribution sheet. This sheet is endorsed by Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), extension staff and Parish/Sub County Chief.

When do I request for inputs from NAADS?

• NAADS distributes planting materials (seeds and seedlings) twice a year based on the 2 planting seasons
• The first distribution takes place between the month of February and March for the first planting season
• The second distribution takes place between August and September for the second planting season
• Farmers are advised to submit their requests for planting materials before the planting season begins
• Livestock materials are distributed throughout the year. Therefore, farmers are advised to submit their requests at the beginning of a financial year (between July and September)
• Requests for agro machinery can be submitted at any time during the year

Direct submission of Request to NAADS Secretariat

Farmers especially those in groups or associations can submit their group/association requests for inputs directly to the NAADS Secretariat through the following steps;

• Write to the Executive Director NAADS requesting for agricultural inputs. Attach all the necessary documentation about your group/association/cooperative
• Get a recommendation from three people at the District (the Chief Administrative Officer – CAO, the District Production Officer – DPO and the Operation Wealth Creation officer in charge of the district)
• Submit your request to NAADS Secretariat

Do you pay for agricultural inputs?

All inputs distributed by NAADS are free of charge. Farmers do not pay to receive agricultural inputs from NAADS