mechanization
Breaking Ground: Gokul Paudel finds the best on-farm practices for South Asia
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.
Money-making machines
Capacity developmentSmall-mechanization pilot initiative signs up 15 service providers to boost incomes and resilience through a lease-to-own business model in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
New publications: Voicing demand for farm power
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionStudy explores how gender norms and intra-household dynamics shape women’s demand articulation for labor-saving technologies.
The beginning of a beautiful partnership
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionExperts discuss solutions to postharvest losses and how agricultural mechanization can benefit rural women in the Global South.
Disinfecting equipment keeps agricultural production running in Bangladesh
Capacity developmentEquipment and safety protocols protect agricultural machinery workshop staff from COVID-19.
Women find a role in Bangladesh’s agricultural mechanization sector
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionTechnical and business training provides women with opportunities to break barriers and improve livelihoods.
The future of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionOn International Youth Day, CIMMYT captures images of sub-Saharan African youth to celebrate their immense contributions to agriculture, farming systems, service provision and research and development.
Cheap maize sheller saves farmers tens of hours
InnovationsSource: Farm Biz Africa (12 Jul 2020)
CIMMYT research affirms time and cost-saving advantages of sheller for smallholder maize farmers in Kenya.
Small is beautiful
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion7 ways to make small-scale mechanization work for African farmers.
Mechanized harvesting fuels rural prosperity in Nepal
InnovationsThe tractor-mounted reaper saves farmers time and money and offers new sources of income.
African small-scale mechanization project winds down after strong results
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe two-wheel tractor has proven its worth in Africa’s smallholder farms thanks to the FACASI project.
Reaping the benefits of innovation
Capacity developmentService provider harvest model could create opportunities for young African entrepreneurs while reducing carbon emissions.
Farmers diversify crops in their fields and food on their plates
InnovationsTwo-wheel tractors are allowing Ethiopian farmers to boost their incomes and support their communities in times of need.
Farm mechanization under COVID-19
InnovationsAs the current pandemic and restrictions create labor constraints, CIMMYT experts discuss the role scale-appropriate farm machinery can play in addressing them.