Agricultural mechanisation of Sub-Saharan African smallholders by agrodealer development
Lead Participant:
AGCO LIMITED
Abstract
This is a collaborative research project involving three companies and two universities, both in the UK and Zambia. The project will focus on improving the sustainable intensification of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa by evaluating the benefits and commercial potential of agricultural mechanisation and support services required for smallholders in Zambia. The project has two objectives: (a) to assess the affordability of mechanisation systems along with conservation agriculture for smallholders in Zambia, (b) to develop and evaluate economically a novel approach of farm service centre (agrodealer) for supporting and training smallholders. These two objectives will contribute to the overall goal of making recommendations and developing a model for sustainable agricultural intensification and affordable financing of well-suited mechanisation.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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AGCO LIMITED | £199,326 | £ 49,832 |
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Participant |
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FUTURE SEEDS ZAMBIA | £12,510 | £ 5,630 |
INNOVATE UK | ||
CHO AGRO | £21,822 | £ 9,820 |
AGCO ZAMBIA LIMITED | £225,637 | £ 94,378 |
DANIEL TEMBO GENERAL DEALERS | £21,821 | £ 9,820 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Benard Ngwene (Project Manager) |