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A renewed focus on agriculture's potential contribution to economic transformation in Africa has resulted in increased attention paid to agricultural mechanization. African agriculture still relies predominantly on human muscle power despite anecdotal evidence on urbanization and rising rural wages, in contrast to other developing regions that have experienced rapid increases in agricultural mechanization during the past few decades. Past state-led mechanization pushes in Africa often failed due to insufficient understanding of the nature of demand for mechanization technologies among farmers and insufficient knowledge of private-sector functions. This background paper reviews the factors likely to influence farmer demand for mechanization in Africa and details different existing and potential mechanization supply models. Although an empirical analysis of mechanization demand and the effectiveness of supply chains is beyond the scope of this paper, in part due to data limitations, this paper suggests that demand for mechanization may be emerging in some parts of Africa. It also suggests that private-sector-driven supply models are better positioned to meet this demand than direct government involvement and certain types of subsidized programs. The paper then identifies possible areas for government support to complement private-sector leadership in developing mechanization supply chains. Nevertheless, significant further research is required to better understand the changing nature of mechanization demand in Africa and the extent and effectiveness of different supply models in meeting it. ; Non-PR ; IFPRI1; D Transforming Agriculture; D.3 Structural transformation, employment and rural urban linkages; CRP2 ; DSGD; PIM ; CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM)

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Revitalizing the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria: Implications for Root and Tuber Crops Value Chains and Contribution to Health Care -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Root and Tuber Crops in Nigerians' Economy and Diet -- Agriculture and Human Sustenance- The Socioeconomic Viewpoint -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- An Investigation of the Impact of the Military Crisis in Ukraine on Agricultural Production and Land Resources in Crisis Territories: Approaches, Algorithms, and Methods -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conflict Case Study -- Methodology -- Data Analysis: Big Data Classification and Regularization and Optimization Approaches to Multi-Source Data -- A Model of the Population Dynamics in Conflict-Hit Areas -- Assessing Population Dynamics in the Crisis-Hit Area Using Multi-Source Data -- The Population Assessment Stochastic Approach in Rural Areas Using Multi-Source Data -- A Stochastic Approach to Population Assessment in Urban Areas Using Multi-Source Data -- Satellite Observations for Population Dynamics Control -- Economic Dynamics in the Crisis-Hit Area Using Multi-Source Data: Agricultural Production Assessment Tools -- Markov's Chain Modelling of Satellite Data to Analyze Changes in Land-Use Structure -- An Analysis of Land-Use Efficiency and Crop Structure Dynamics Using Satellite Data -- An Assessment of Variations in Economic Activity Based on Satellite Data Integration into a Multi-Source Data Analysis Approach -- Approaches to Cartographic Modeling for the Assessment and Mapping of the Appraisal and Economic Assessments of Agricultural Land -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 -- The Role of Agriculture for the Integration of Migrants: The Italian Case -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Emigration and Socio-Economic Development

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Seria: Monographs of Multi-Annual Programme, no. 76.1 ; It is the fourth out of five publications devoted to functioning of agricultural enterprises and farms under conditions of changes in climate and the anticipated change in agricultural policy which is expected to take place in 2021 and beyond – its performance in the next several years. Chapters: Climate change and its effects. Large agricultural holdings and labour productivity in polish agriculture and in other selected EU countries in 2016. Impact of Natura 2000 areas on the functioning of farms. A comparison of pig holdings in Poland and in the selected EU countries. Gross margin of selected agricultural products in 2017 – regional perspective.

2.3 Adoption of Agricultural Biotechnology Practices2.4 Factors That Bring About Changes in Agricultural Biotechnology; Chapter 3 Application of Agricultural Biotechnology in Crops Production; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Crops Genetic Modification; Chapter 4 Agricultural Biotechnology in Beef Cattle; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Ways of Improving the Quality of Beef Cattle Genetically; 4.3 Adoption of Biotechnologies in Beef Cattle Production; Chapter 5 Practical Application of Agricultural Biotechnology in Dairy Farming; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Classification of Dairy Cattle

Seria: Monographs of Multi-annual Programme, no 51.1 ; Problems that farms will have to face by 2025. Evaluation of the development capacity of medium-sized farms in the context of climate change and economic policy. Efficiency and farms afforesting lands against a background of other farms in 2006-2014. Competitiveness of the Polish dairy farms and beef cattle farms against a background of similar farms from the selected European Union countires. Gross margin of selected agricultural products in 2016 – regional perspective.

The roles of agricultural cooperative in agricultural mechanization and its inadequate contributed to the low level of agricultural production in Nigeria compare with the population of the country. This paper critically examined the relevance and contribution of agricultural mechanization to the development of the agricultural sector of the economy. The study also discussed the benefits of credit for agricultural mechanization, the roles of cooperatives in agricultural mechanization were discussed, and some recommendations were suggested. In conclusion, in the context of trade liberalization and globalization, the cooperative approach is one of the best means of self-protection for small farmers mainly due to its self-help concept and member's participation. It is therefore vital for government to strengthen cooperative credit and improves the efficiency of agricultural credit supply.