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agricultural mechanization, fast track land reform, agricultural development, Stochastic Frontier model, technical efficiency, agribusiness management, Agricultural and Food Policy, Community/Rural/Urban Development, International Development, Land ...
Chisango, Future Fortune T. +1 more
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Strengthening policies, institutions and processes for sustainable agricultural mechanization development in Myanmar's dry zone [PDF]
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit calls for concerted action by all countries to foster economic growth, social equity and environmental protection.
Centre for Alleviation of Poverty through Sustainable Agriculture (CAPSA) +2 more
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Agricultural mechanization and public policy
Farmworkers who are displaced by mechanization enjoy few legislative or private contract rights to adjustment assistance. Farmworkers and society would both be better off if programs were developed that reduce the hardship accompanying inevitable ...
P Martin, S Johnson
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ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov +4 more
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A development goal pursued by the Zimbabwean government even before the much-maligned fast track land reform programme (FTLRP) was expansion of agricultural production through agricultural mechanization. This goal has been pursued through the acquisition
Chisango, Future Fortune T. +1 more
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ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers are reverting to traditional production methods due to the high opportunity costs and unintended consequences of new technologies. This study focuses on row planting technology, which is labor‐intensive and slow without mechanized operations.
Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah +4 more
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Agricultural Mechanization Around the World [PDF]
Mechanization is one of the key ingredients for achieving high agricultural productivity. Despite its importance, there is currently no globally comprehensive information about countries’ agricultural mechanization.
Wuepper, David, Hadi, Roman, Shahrear
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ABSTRACT This paper explores the convergence in on‐farm diversification strategies of agricultural holdings, between remote areas and more central ones. Using Italian farm‐level data, we explore the determinants of diversification strategies across farms.
Gianluca Grilli +2 more
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Gender Differentiation in the Analysis of Alternative Farm Mechanization Choices on Small Farms in Kenya [PDF]
Using multinomial logit we analyze factors that influence the choice of mechanization technologies in Nyanza Province. The results show that farmers are aware of the attributes of the mechanization technologies, and that animal traction is the most ...
Wanjiku, Julliet +3 more
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India–United States Agricultural Trade Under the America‐First Agenda
ABSTRACT This article examines India–United States agricultural trade under the America‐First agenda, highlighting trade patterns, tariff structures, and potential impacts of United States trade policies. Total agricultural trade remains modest at $7 billion annually, with India imposing higher tariffs (average 39%) than the United States (5%).
Badri N. Gopalakrishnan +2 more
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