The use of improved inputs is important in increasing crop productivity. Input policy plays a crucial role in giving farmers incentives to increase their adoption and use. This paper analyses the Kenyan input policy before and after input market liberalization. Particular attention is focused on the use of fertilizer and improved seeds in maize production during this time. Price analysis shows that both fertilizer and improved seed prices rose sharply after the input market liberalization. Input profitability analysis showed that both the fertilizer–maize price ratio and the improved seeds–maize price ratio decreased after input market liberalization due to the maize price increases that occurred during the same period.
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