Motivations and incentives for mechanization in Zambia: A mixed methods analysis

This study examines smallholder farmers' preferences for ownership models and mechanization in Zambia using mixed methods from a quantitative survey of 208 farmers, 18 focus group discussions, and 28 key informant interviews from farmers who own mechanized equipment. Productivity enhancement and inc...

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Autores principales:	Mulungu, Kelvin Hicingabula, Ngoma, Lushomo Molly, Rumbidzai Mhembere, Manyanga, Mark, Simutowe, Esau, Thierfelder, Christian L., Md Abdul Matin, Ngoma, Hambulo
Formato:	Informe técnico
Lenguaje:	Inglés
Publicado:	International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center 2024
Materias:	agricultural mechanization ownership gender social structure risk management smallholders
Acceso en línea:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168142

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