Challenges in the agricultural input supply system severely hampered crop production and productivity in Ethiopia. Government institutions and farmer unions largely controlled the system, with little involvement from the private sector. Smallholder farmers often face stumbling blocks in accessing high-quality inputs in the quantities needed, in small packages, quality, at an affordable cost, and at the right time. Conventional inputs suppliers mainly utilised existing input supply systems, while suppliers of ecological inputs largely tar- geted sizeable horticultural farms, neglecting the smallholder farmers. Access to quality agroecological inputs at the smallholder level is one of the main limitations towards farmers transition to agroecology. Ecological input suppliers need to be open to supplying their inputs through existing input supply structures to tap into the smallholder farmer market. Linkages to agrodealers at the district and kebele level is critical to enhancing smallholder access to ecological inputs. Agrodealer shops are facing challenges in accessing high-quality inputs from reliable sources. They typically buy inputs from small retailers in Addis Ababa and stock their shops. This results in a lack of diversity of the inputs retailing at a higher price