Mechanical weeders for rice production in Sub Saharan Africa
Rotary weeders were tested in more then10 countries with rice farmers. Achieved 32 to 56% reduction in labour requirement for weeding compared to hand weeding. The most preferred weeder is the ring hoe as it is simple and gender-neutral across SSA. Rotary weeders are widely adapted in Madagascar.
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| Formato: | Informe técnico |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/122207 |
| Sumario: | Rotary weeders were tested in more then10 countries with rice farmers. Achieved 32 to 56% reduction in labour requirement for weeding compared to hand weeding. The most preferred weeder is the ring hoe as it is simple and gender-neutral across SSA. Rotary weeders are widely adapted in Madagascar. |
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