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Case Studies on Women’s Empowerment for Innovative and Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in China

w8225bj — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:27:59 +0000

Case Studies on Women’s Empowerment for Innovative and Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in China w8225bj Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:27

Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Asia and the Pacific -
Case Studies on Women’s Empowerment for Innovative and Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in China

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Fri, 02/14/2025 - 01:00

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Role of Mechanization Towards a Sustainable Revival of Millet Cultivation

w8225bj — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:53:38 +0000

Role of Mechanization Towards a Sustainable Revival of Millet Cultivation w8225bj Mon, 01/20/2025 - 19:53

Realization of agricultural production goals while compromising environmental issues is a common concern that reverberates across the globe. Fragile agricultural eco-system of Asia-Pacific region in terms of its susceptibility to climate change imperatives can be checked by widespread adoption of millet cultivation. This will not only nurture the owners of small and fragmented land holdings having high dependence on rainfed agriculture but will also suit the low investment capacity of the farmers and the ecological limitations of this region. Millet cultivation will deplete the overall contribution of agriculture to climate change and shall provide solutions to tackle the nutritional challenges of the vulnerable population groups.

There are numerous markers to indicate an overall dearth of agricultural mechanization in the Asia-Pacific region. Pre and post-harvest operations associated with millet cultivation lack the machinery-based solutions in terms of technology, machinery, trained personnel and protocols for processing operations, grain handling and storage.
This policy paper attempts to justify adoption of millets in the Asia-Pacific region and reports the trend in production and extant of spread of millet agriculture across the region. In particular, it introduces the readers to a road map for the promotion of millets to plug the gaps and counter the constraints so that a sustainable comprehensive pre and post production mechanization of millet agriculture can be realised. The paper highlights about the availability of equipment and machinery for tillage, sowing and harvesting; also brings to the fore a complete value chain for post-harvest processing of millets along with the primary and secondary operations leading to the generation of value added products.

The recommendations of this policy paper bench upon the actions required right from the approaches for sustainable mechanization in line with that available for major cereal crops along with the associated government support. It also delves upon the total value chain of the millets to make value addition viable and marketable. All the recommendations are in sync with the millet producing countries of the Asia-Pacific region for adoptable farm mechanization and post-harvest solutions towards an uninterrupted acceptance of millet in the agrarian eco-system of this region.

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Sun, 11/10/2024 - 20:55

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Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization 2024 : Developing and Scaling Gender-Responsive Mechanization

w8225bj — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:11:14 +0000

Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization 2024 : Developing and Scaling Gender-Responsive Mechanization w8225bj Fri, 02/07/2025 - 14:11

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Fri, 11/08/2024 - 01:00

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This brief was developed by Ms. Maria Jones as part of work commissioned by the ESCAP Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM).

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Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Asia and the Pacific

w8225bj — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:52:23 +0000

Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Asia and the Pacific w8225bj Thu, 01/12/2023 - 13:52

The Policy Brief discusses why gender matters in the context of sustainable agricultural mechanization, what key barriers women face in the adoption and scaling-up of mechanization-based solutions and how the gender dimension can be better integrated into programmes and strategies for sustainable agricultural mechanization in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 14:54

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Sustainable Mechanization-Based Solutions for Climate Smart Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific

w8225bj — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:49:18 +0000

Sustainable Mechanization-Based Solutions for Climate Smart Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific w8225bj Thu, 01/12/2023 - 13:49

The agricultural sector in the Asia-Pacific region is facing a number of key constraints which are significantly worsening the vulnerability of this sector to climate impacts. At the same time, agriculture is an important contributor to climate change. Sustainable mechanization can play a key role in addressing many of the challenges posed by climate change for agriculture. This Policy Brief outlines some of the machinery-based solutions and proposes recommendations for pertinent stakeholders in the region.

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Thu, 12/22/2022 - 14:50

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Role of Mechanization in Reducing Food Loss and Waste in China: A Case Study for Grain Crops

w8225bj — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:14:34 +0000

Role of Mechanization in Reducing Food Loss and Waste in China: A Case Study for Grain Crops w8225bj Fri, 01/14/2022 - 15:14

Reducing food loss and waste at all stages from farm to plate is a major priority of the global development agenda. This study examines loss and waste for the main grain crops in China and analyses the role of sustainable agricultural mechanization in its reduction. In particular, it explains major mechanization initiatives to reduce grain loss in China and also assesses the role of mechanization in reducing food loss in other Asia-Pacific countries. Furthermore, the study highlights various constraints to reducing grain loss through mechanization in China and outlines a number of technical and policy recommendations.

This publication is also available at https://www.unescap.org/kp/2022/role-mechanization-reducing-food-loss-and-waste-china-case-study-grain-crops

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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 16:15

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机械化在中国减少粮食损失与浪费方面的作用：主要粮食作物案例研究

w8225bj — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:08:33 +0000

机械化在中国减少粮食损失与浪费方面的作用：主要粮食作物案例研究 w8225bj Fri, 01/14/2022 - 15:08

多年来，减少食物浪费一直都是全世界密切关注的话题。“联合国可持续发展目标（Sustainable Development Goals）” 的第12.3个子目标明确提出：到2030年，要将零售和消费环节的全球人均食物浪费减半，减少生产和供应环节的粮食损失。中国政府十分重视减少粮食损失和浪费。2013年，中国发起 “光盘行动” ；2016年，中国宣布落实2030年可持续发展议程国别方案；2021年4月通过并实施《反食品浪费法》。当前，中国粮食损失浪费主要体现在生产、储存、运输、加工及消费环节。

粮食作物是保障粮食安全的关键。水稻、小麦和玉米三大主要粮食作物产量占中国粮食产量的90%以上，主粮作物减损对于减少中国粮食损失与浪费非常重要。因此，本研究以主要粮食作物为例，介绍了耕种收综合机械化水平发展情况及减损效果，阐述了中国在减少粮食损失方面采取的主要机械化措施，包括提高相关技术标准要求、重视研发、加强农机手培训、开展农机手机收减损大赛等。案例研究介绍了机械化在其他亚洲国家减少粮食损失方面的情况，通过比较分析得出：与机械化水平很高的日本相比，在亚洲其他国家（包括中国）提高机械化收获水平、降低机收损失和提高烘干机械化水平将极大地减少粮食损失和浪费。研究指出，在中国还存在一些影响减损的因素，主要体现在减损意识有待提高、资金支持力度不够、推广力度仍需加强、机手操作不够规范、标准尚有加严空间等。

本研究从技术和政策层面针对中国和亚太地区分别提出农业机械化减损的工作建议。在中国，提出了八条建议。

该出版物还可从下列网址获取：https://www.unescap.org/kp/2022/role-mechanization-reducing-food-loss-and-waste-china-case-study-grain-crops-chinese

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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 16:13

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CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.4, November 2020): 机械化对牲畜养殖管理的改善和人畜共患病防控的解决途径

w8225bj — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:41:14 +0000

CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.4, November 2020): 机械化对牲畜养殖管理的改善和人畜共患病防控的解决途径 w8225bj Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:41

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Mon, 11/30/2020 - 17:41

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CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.4, November 2020): Mechanization Solutions for Improved Livestock Management and Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Diseases

w8225bj — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:38:47 +0000

CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.4, November 2020): Mechanization Solutions for Improved Livestock Management and Prevention and Control of Zoonotic Diseases w8225bj Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:38

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Mon, 11/30/2020 - 16:40

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CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.3, November 2020): Integrated Management of Straw Residue in the Asia-Pacific Region

w8225bj — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:36:31 +0000

CSAM Policy Brief (Issue No.3, November 2020): Integrated Management of Straw Residue in the Asia-Pacific Region w8225bj Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:36

Burning of straw residue is a common practice in many countries of the Asia-Pacific region. In recent times, this practice has drawn the attention of policymakers and the public due to its adverse effects on the environment, including air pollution which impacts the life of millions of people across countries and contributes to climate change as well as loss of fertility of agricultural land. Appropriate agricultural machinery can help farmers adopt sustainable and integrated management of straw residue including its use as fertilizer, cattle feed, bioenergy, substrate for growing mushrooms and industry material.

In order to promote integrated straw management through sustainable agricultural mechanization in member States, it is recommended that awareness raising about the adverse effects of residue burning and the economic benefits accruing from more sustainable approaches should be prioritized. Moreover, support should be provided to farmers towards initial investments for the adoption of the required machinery and equipment while tailoring the solutions to match local conditions.

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Sun, 11/29/2020 - 17:38

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