Download or read book Hire Services by Farmers for Farmers written by B. G. Sims and published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). This book was released on 2011 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This booklet has the primary purpose of creating awareness about the potential for profitable hire service provision by smallholder farmers to other farmers. It focuses on the most popular hire services found throughout many countries, but also considers hire services which have the potential to become popular. The experiences described in the booklet are based on situations encountered in Africa, Asia and Latin America and reflect the solid potential of hire services as a viable and profitable enterprise for small-scale farmers"--Introduction.

Download or read book Custom hiring services in agriculture An institutional economic study in eastern dry zones of Karnataka written by Ranjith Kumar P.S and published by Prem Jose. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study has been carried out in Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka which is one of the major agricultural production zone facing sever labour shortage and have scope for mechanization. The primary data for the study has been collected from the 30 CHS providers and 150 farmers. The study focused on characteristic features, farm machinery inventory available with different custom hire service (CHS) providers, economic feasibility, investment pattern, benefits in use of different CHS providers and problems faced by the farmers as well as the CHS providers in the study region. The results indicated that the government subsidized Non Governmental organization (NGO) operated CHSCs are following stringent norms in providing farm machinery services and payments towards services compared to other CHS providers in the study region. The NGO operated CHSC in Chikkaballapur had invested highest compared to other CHS providers. Irrespective of the CHS providers and region, the investment made on tillage equipments was the highest. However, the government subsidized CHSCs own maximum number farm machinery inventory compared to other CHS providers irrespective of the region. The feasible factors highlighted that all the government subsidized CHS providers are economically feasible and NGO operated CHSC in Tumkur is capable of generating higher returns. In addition, it was found that the farmers have realized 10 to 20 per cent higher returns from using custom hire services from government subsidized CHSC than other CHS providers. The non-availability of skilled labour, spare parts of farm machinery and repair and maintenance and local workshops were the major constraints faced by the CHS providers. While non-availability of machinery services in time, quality of farm operation and payment options were the major constraints faced by the farmers.

Download or read book Hire Services by Farmers for Farmers written by B. G. Sims and published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). This book was released on 2011 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This booklet has the primary purpose of creating awareness about the potential for profitable hire service provision by smallholder farmers to other farmers. It focuses on the most popular hire services found throughout many countries, but also considers hire services which have the potential to become popular. The experiences described in the booklet are based on situations encountered in Africa, Asia and Latin America and reflect the solid potential of hire services as a viable and profitable enterprise for small-scale farmers"--Introduction.

Download or read book Custom Farm Services in the United States Status and Potential written by George D. Irwin and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book HIRE SERVICES AS A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is specifically designed to help train actual and potential farm mechanization service providers, in order to increase access to sustainable farm power to raise the productivity of smallholder farmers. It focuses on two crucial aspects: the provision of farm mechanization services as a viable business opportunity for entrepreneurs, and the essential criteria of raising productivity in an environmentally sensitive and responsible way i.e. that includes conservation agriculture. Practical guidance on the essential business development and management skills required to successfully run a mechanization service provision business are presented, with a focus on the equipment required to offer services compatible with conservation agriculture. The manual will be of particular interest to policymakers’ intent on achieving sustainable intensification in the agricultural sector. It is also a valuable resource for trainers charged with increasing the supply of well-trained and well-equipped entrepreneurial mechanization service providers through the implementation of training courses tailored to the specific course locations.

Download or read book Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization A Framework for Africa written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This framework presents ten interrelated principles/elements to guide Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (SAMA). Further, it presents the technical issues to be considered under SAMA and the options to be analysed at the country and sub regional levels. The ten key elements required in a framework for SAMA are as follows: The analysis in the framework calls for a specific approach, involving learning from other parts of the world where significant transformation of the agricultural mechanization sector has already occurred within a three-to-four decade time frame, and developing policies and programmes to realize Africa’s aspirations of Zero Hunger by 2025. This approach entails the identification and prioritization of relevant and interrelated elements to help countries develop strategies and practical development plans that create synergies in line with their agricultural transformation plans. Given the unique characteristics of each country and the diverse needs of Africa due to the ecological heterogeneity and the wide range of farm sizes, the framework avoids being prescriptive.

Download or read book When to Hire and When to Own Farm Equipment on New Hampshire Farms written by University of New Hampshire. Agricultural Extension Service and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Empowering women farmers written by ?Justice, S., Flores Rojas, M., Basnyat, M. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural women across the world work along agri-food value chains performing numerous agricultural operations. Their work is increasingly affected by land degradation, climate change impacts, and out-migration. It is often unrecognized, unqualified, and unpaid. Moreover, the traditional division of labor often relegates women to manual, time-consuming operations with high degrees of drudgery. The combination of family responsibilities and insufficient access to critical services, information, and technologies, affects women’s work burden and their potential for income generation. For example, fewer rights over land make it more difficult for women to access subsidies, finance, or mechanization. There are three ways in which sustainable mechanization can empower women and respond to their needs: as customers of mechanization service providers - reducing their drudgery, and freeing up time for resting or opting for other social or economic activities; as operators of machinery and equipment or staff of a mechanization hiring services business - offering their service to others to earn an income; as entrepreneurs managing their own mechanization hiring services agribusiness - providing a service for other farmers and generating revenue. The goal of this catalogue is to promote and support women’s access to sustainable agricultural mechanization as operators and/or managers. It lists and provides information on market-tested machinery and equipment for crop production and post-harvest operations. This catalogue highlights the potential for smallholder farmers, including women, to earn an income via mechanization hire service. The information for each machine or equipment includes: its function its main features what it is suitable for its technical specifications (key features only) where to buy its pictures. The target audience includes extensionists, gender experts, agricultural engineers, government officials, donors, micro-finance institutions, and implementing partners seeking to: promote inclusive agricultural mechanization interventions; reduce women’s drudgery and improve the efficiency of tasks they perform; address gender issues in agriculture; support economic opportunities for women as entrepreneurs.

Download or read book Farm Labor Management How to Find and Hire Good Farm Labor written by R.C. Wells and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Farmer s Guide in Hiring and Stocking Farms written by Arthur Young and published by . This book was released on 1770 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Multifarm Use of Agricultural Machinery written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1985 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of agricultural mechanization in Ghana written by Cossar, Frances and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper characterizes the network of tractor service providers in Ghana. Using the case of Ejura-Sekye-dumase district, this research examines the implications of the adoption of mechanical technology in agriculture for farmers and institutions based on perspectives that go beyond the suppliers and users of mechanization ser-vices alone. The results suggest that, in addition to rising population density and favorable access to local and regional markets, the current pattern of use of tractors by farmers in Ejura district emerged from favorable histori-cal and institutional factors. The current arrangement involving a network of private tractor owners providing trac-tor hire services to a broad set of farmers draws upon the legacy of an earlier institutional intervention and is sus-tained organizationally through kinship and other existing social relationships within and outside the district. More-over, the expansion of tractor use has created a set of new roles and relationships within the network. Participa-tion in the network is affected by various factors, including farmer’s access to capital and knowledge, experience, and contacts. This privately operated network is significantly more efficient and provides small-scale farmers with considerably better access to plowing service than did previous government-managed systems. Further develop-ment of the tractor service sector is likely to improve the quality of mechanization offered to smallholder farmers, enhance bargaining power for farmers seeking such services, and reduce structural weaknesses within the net-work.

Download or read book Agricultural Engineering in Development Concepts and principles written by R. C. Gifford and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Agri hire in sub Saharan Africa written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a surge in the attention to sustainable agricultural mechanization for Africa. The need to support agricultural mechanization in the value chain in order to achieve agricultural and rural development is well recognized. Therefore, it is vital to address the major challenge of ensuring that business models for mechanization hire services driven by the private sector (including farmers, cooperatives, and small and medium enterprises) are not only profitable, sustainable and inclusive for smallholder farmers and vulnerable community members including women and youth, but also resilient to the effects of climate change. For a better understanding of how agricultural mechanization hire service provision can contribute to agricultural and rural development, this publication aims to (i) showcase a variety of business models of private-sector businesses providing agricultural mechanization hire services in Africa, (ii) identify success factors, and (iii) provide entry points for investment.

Download or read book Agricultural mechanization and agricultural transformation written by Diao, Xinshen and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Farmer s Tax Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Who are the entrepreneurs A case for accelerated service economy for agricultural machinery in Odisha written by Singh, Vartika and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this note, we discuss the traits of machine owners that are associated with entrepreneurial behavior and ways in which information about these traits could be used to improve the targeting of mechanization subsidies to better foster the emergence of custom-hire services for farm machinery in Odisha.