The following are Problems facing farmers in Mwea irrigation scheme
- Stagnant ware encourages its breeding of snails and mosquitoes increasing incidences of Bilharzia and malaria
- Quelea birds which feed on rice grain lowers drop yield
- Siltation in canals reduces capacity to hold enough water for irrigation
- Fluctuating water volumes reduces water for irrigation
- Poor marketing strategies
- Delayed payment to farmers lowers their morale – Shortage of capital to finance farming activities such as plough