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.
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Informe técnico |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Published: |
2021
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/122207 |
| Summary: | 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. |
|---|