AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION SOUTHERN SHAN STATE

Khaing Wah Soe and Sithu Kyaw

No 291885, FSP Myanmar Research Highlights from Michigan State University Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security (FSP)

Abstract: This research highlight presents analysis of the characteristics of agricultural mechanization in Southern Shan State, using data from the Shan Household Agricultural and Rural Economy Survey (SHARES). SHARES was implemented in June 2018 with 1562 households in nine townships of Southern Shan State. Results on ownership of agricultural machinery are calculated using data from all farm households. Results on machine use are taken from a subsample of farms that cultivate maize or pigeon pea, and are based on data from a randomly selected ‘sample parcel’ on each of these farms. Our analysis addresses the extent and characteristics of agricultural mechanization, changes in machine and draft

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.291885

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