ROLE OF GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA

Government subsidies are essential for supporting smallholder farmers and improving output in rural economies facing resource limitations. This study investigates the role of government subsidies on agricultural productivity in Migori County, Kenya. Guided by the Induced Innovation Theory, a quantitative research design was adopted, targeting 181 smallholder farmers across five sub-counties in Migori. Data were collected from 159 respondents (87.8% response rate) using structured questionnaires with a five-point Likert scale, supplemented by secondary data on maize yields (2019–2024). Descriptive statistics showed moderate agreement that fertilizer provision, seed distribution, training programmes, and irrigation support have contributed to better farming practices, though delays and limited access were noted. Inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation (r=0.456, p