Benefits (30 minutes)

Review the case study video and also consider the policy documents you have already discussed in Lesson 4 and then:

• Identify possible beneficial policies for farmers Simon and Beatrice.
• Point out ways in which ways the policies might either enhance or limit production.

Influencing of Agricultural Policies
Agricultural policy development is not done in a vacuum. Policy writers within the various ministries need information, ideas and strategies that reflect the reality of the sector and then consider how these strategies might support national priorities. They get this data from sector stakeholders of which one group, farmers, is of considerable significance. Consequently, farmers who gain prominence through their excellence in farming activities have a chance to influence agricultural policies.

Influencing Policy (30 minutes)

Work as a group and discuss these issues:

• In what ways might Simon and Beatrice influence policies in their regions?
• How might the members of the group put themselves in a position to influence policy?