Mechanization in Ghana: Emerging demand, and the search for alternative supply models

Diao, Xinshen; Cossar, Frances; Houssou, Nazaire; Kolavalli, Shashidhara

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2014.05.013

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“…Farm structures have also changed, and the rise of medium-scale farmers, observed, e.g., by Jayne et al (2014b), provides new opportunities for machinery service markets. Moreover, there is evidence that both large and smallholder farmers demand mechanisation because trends such as urbanisation and change in farming systems have created critical labour bottlenecks, particularly during land preparation (Ashburner and Kienzle 2011;Diao et al 2014). 1 In Ghana, for example, 60% of smallholders depend upon hired labour.…”

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“…State-Led programmes that were widespread in the past, such as the distribution of governmentimported subsidised tractors, remain common (Diao et al 2014;Mrema et al 2008). However, there is also a strong focus on the private sector, e.g., via government support to private service providers.…”

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“…However, there is also a strong focus on the private sector, e.g., via government support to private service providers. In addition, the private sector is developing its own initiatives ranging from small-scale entrepreneurs who import used tractors to large-scale international tractor companies, who now aim to develop business models for smallholders in Africa (Diao et al 2014;Douglas 2014).…”

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The neglected governance challenges of agricultural mechanisation in Africa – insights from Ghana

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After decades of neglect, agricultural mechanisation is back on the development agenda in Africa. Taking the mechanisation efforts of Ghana as an example, this paper analyses the governance challenges involved in government and private sector efforts to promote mechanisation in smallholderbased farming systems. To identify these governance challenges, this paper develops a conceptual framework that combines the agricultural innovation system approach with the concepts of New Institutional Economics. Two qualitative empirical methods were used to apply the framework: the Net-Map technique, which is a participatory mapping tool, and expert / key informant interviews. The results show that next to well-known problems such as market failures concerning access to spare-parts supplies and credit, mechanisation is constrained by missing institutions, particularly those that would be required to ensure adequate skill development of tractor-operators and technicians. In addition, exchange rate fluctuations and impeding customs practices prevent stronger private sector involvement in mechanisation. Governance challenges such as political interest and elite capture were found to limit the effectiveness of government imports of tractors and machinery. The findings suggest that instead of focusing on the supply of subsidised machinery, the government could be more effective by investing in institutional development to strengthen the agricultural innovation system for mechanisation and to support emerging private sector initiatives.

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“…It is on this background that this paper analysed the policy correlates of agricultural production and agricultural production sustainability outcomes using comparable case study countries -Ghana and Nigeria. This paper contributes to emerging literature on correlates of agricultural sustainability outcomes (Ikpi, 1995;Diao et al, 2014) and the imperatives of agricultural policies in the transformation of African economies through the agricultural sector (World Bank, 2008;Takeshima & Liverpool-Tasie, 2015;Mockshell & Birner, 2015). This paper does not analyse specific agricultural policy instruments (e.g., inputs policy or price policy); but rather provide insights on the effect of aggregate overarching policy operating framework on agricultural production sustainability outcomes for Ghana and Nigeria, which are the two largest economies in West Africa.…”

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Trends and Policy Correlates of Agricultural Production and Agricultural Production Sustainability Outcomes in Ghana and Nigeria

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This paper analysed policy correlates of agricultural production and agricultural production sustainability outcomes in Ghana and Nigeria. It underscores the influence of political systems and international development agendas as correlates of agricultural production and agricultural production sustainability outcomes. This is to the extent of providing evidence policy on agricultural production and agricultural production sustainability outcomes. Ghana and Nigeria have comparable farming/agricultural system and policy environment. Data used for the analyses spanned five decades. Trends analysis and inferential statistics were employed. The results revealed that policy correlates can contribute to the current discourse in sustainable development agenda and to resolving the dilemma of agricultural policy implementation for sustainable agricultural development, especially in Ghana and Nigeria. The findings reinforce the need for appropriate policies in transforming the agricultural sector while ensuring sustainable development outcomes.

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“…A adoção de mecanização por parte dos produtores rurais é um processo evolutivo influenciado ou induzido por uma série de fatores agroclimáticos próprios de cada país, bem como fatores econômicos e condições sociais (DIAO, 2014).…”

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Estudo sobre confinamentos de gado de corte no Estado de São Paulo, com ênfase na legislação ambiental e automação

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reduzida a fiscalização da atividade, que ocorre majoritariamente diante de acidentes ambientais ou denúncias, o que pode gerar um enfraquecimento da previsão legislativa. Studies indicate that the human population is expected to present a significant growth in the coming years and food production will present an increase of 70% (seventy percent) in order to ensure food security worldwide. Are expected changes in the consumption pattern, rising consumption of red meat. The production of beef cattle systems face the challenge of maintaining and increase production, dealing with scarcity of natural resources and pressures to decrease environmental impacts. In recent decades, Brazil has stood out on the world stage as a major producer of food and, consequently, as a global agricultural powerhouse, with growing export of surplus production. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo state, the increase in land prices and competition with other crops of higher profitability, have contributed to the adoption of more intensive systems in livestock. From the late 90s, the number of animals confined in Brazil grew rapidly, mainly due to the increase in exports of meat, increased agricultural production and good supply and price of animals capable of supplying feedlots. Palavras

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Mechanization in Ghana: Emerging demand, and the search for alternative supply models

Cited by 165 publications

References 17 publications

The neglected governance challenges of agricultural mechanisation in Africa – insights from Ghana

The neglected governance challenges of agricultural mechanisation in Africa – insights from Ghana

Trends and Policy Correlates of Agricultural Production and Agricultural Production Sustainability Outcomes in Ghana and Nigeria

Estudo sobre confinamentos de gado de corte no Estado de São Paulo, com ênfase na legislação ambiental e automação

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