Solutions to the above problems.

•    Sick trees are cut down and burnt.  Insecticides are sprayed to kill pests.
•    Diversification is encouraged.  This involves the growing of different crops and carrying out other economic activities.
•    Better methods of farming have been adapted for example use fertilizers.
•    The quality of the products should be improved to out compete other producers.
•    Formation of Co-operative to facilitate technical and financial support.
•    Education of farmers on better farming methods through the extension services.
•    Improvement of both feeder roads and railway transport.