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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: CGIAR Research Program on Rice
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/122207
Descripción
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.