Status and constraints in the local manufacture of agricultural implements and machinery in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ooi, H. S. Ho Seng (Author), Sarif Hashim Sarif Hassan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 1992
• Series: MARDI Report no. 153 (1992)
• Subjects: Agricultural Machinery Industry > Malaysia
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 Improving small-farm productivity through appropriate machineries In many parts of Asia, small farms remain at the center of agriculture and rural development. However, one of the main causes for the low agricultural productivity in most developing countries in the region is the lack of appropriate machineries that cater to and suit the requirements of small-scale farms. For this reason, many small farms are deemed as unproductive and inefficient. Farm mechanization plays a significant role in every nation's economy. However, it is often misconstrued to mean modernization, beneficial only to industrialized countries with highly mechanized agriculture. Developing countries often have to rely on a variety of imported farm machines, which are seldom appropriate for small farms. In many parts of the Asian region, the most pressing need is to feed a growing human population. This requires sustaining food production, which can be realized by increasing land and labor efficiency in agriculture through farm mechanization.