Sri Lanka’s unique geography and its distinct experiences with machine use in rice and field crop production offer valuable insights into different patterns of mechanization.
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An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development: How much can Africa learn from Asia?
Analyzing the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries, the authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies.
The uptake of agricultural mechanization in Ethiopia is low, with less than 1 percent of agricultural plots plowed with a tractor. However, in recent years the uptake of agricultural machinery has accelerated.
Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems.
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Agricultural mechanization in Tanzania
Tanzania has seen a slow but steady growth in agricultural mechanization over the past few decades.
Africa has experienced a paradigm shift in mechanization in the past three decades. The “new paradigm” has also given rise to new challenges and policy issues.
Evidence from Asia indicates that mechanization can play a vital role in poverty-reducing small-scale agricultural and rural development.