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ProjectTechnical Support for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization of Smallholder Farms for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Production, and Reducing Drudgery of Women and Young Farmers - TCP/NEP/3703 2022
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No results found.Agricultural growth and productivity remain central to poverty reduction This is particularly true in Nepal, where agriculture employs two thirds of the labour force and provides almost one third of the gross domestic product Agricultural production is dominated by subsistence crop subsectors, with farms adopting a mixed farming system of crops, livestock, and agroforestry These sectors could be instrumental in rescuing the country from poverty if existing subsistence agriculture practices were transformed into modernized and profitable production systems Realizing the huge potential of the sector, the Government has developed and enforced an Agriculture Development Strategy 2015 2035 designed to increase women’s ownership and rights over land, to invest in improved farming practices, technology and mechanization, and to strengthen the opportunities for farmer groups and cooperatives to access credit and services. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetStrengthening the capacities of farmers, rural women and youth to drive sustainable agrifood systems
Partnership with the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA)
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No results found.To promote FAO's work in partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs), PSUP has produced partnership briefs to highlight work done in recent years with some CSO partners. This specific brief highlights the work done together with the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) in building the capacities of key stakeholders, including farmers, women and youth, in building sustainable agrifood systems. -
BookletPromoting sustainable agricultural mechanization for smallholder farmers
Five steps to develop effective business models
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No results found.This five-step guide helps practitioners and project managers improve rural livelihoods by creating or improving business models for sustainable agricultural mechanization for smallholder farmers. The most common business models in rural communities include: mechanization hire services, mechanized value addition of food products, leasing, maintenance and repair services, and manufacturing. The five steps have methods, tools, and practical examples as follows: Step 1 - identify mechanization needs and market demand in the community. It describes a participatory and problem-solving approach by using a combination of focus group discussions, one-on-one interviews, and a set of guiding questions.Step 2 - analyse mechanization business models. By adapting the tool, business model canvas, to promote sustainable agricultural mechanization. It also contains guiding questions to assess the benefits, costs, and risks of the different business models farmers and entrepreneurs will work with.Step 3 - select the right size of machinery and equipment. It presents the minimum information required to select the right size of the machinery and equipment. It also underlines that different sizes of machinery coexist in the same community.Step 4 - build partnerships and collaboration. It illustrates the collaboration between private and public institutions, and civil society to organize training, mobilize resources, and influence policies.Step 5 - improve collective know-how. It highlights the importance of collective know-how by describing different stakeholders working on sustainable agricultural mechanization, their roles, skills, and training required to advance the creation of business models.
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