Applied technology to an improved mechanization for small-scale farmers in Africa using the Moroccan example, 2: The problem and present condition of agricultural mechanization of small-scale farmers
2005
Tsujimoto, T.(Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo) | Sakurai, H. | Yoneyama, M.
Agricultural mechanization which depends on imported agricultural machinery from advanced countries is very expensive for the agricultural management of small-scale farmers in Africa : agricultural contracting is expensive ; machines are not used appropriately and operation quality is often not acceptable. At present, small-scale farmers do very poor agricultural management. African countries have to understand the actual circumstances of the contract system of agricultural machinery (for example tractors and combines) are not suitable for small-scale farmers. Introducing Moroccan animal traction technology can contribute to improved technology for small-scale farmers in other African countries. Equipment for animal traction and farm tools are locally manufactures with low cost production using even unskilled labor. To develop a successful step by step improvement of agricultural mechanization in Africa, it is essential to utilize manual, animal and small machine power.
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