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Nielsen A., . Progress and trends in field mechanisation. pp. 305-316. ISSN 0126-575X
Abstract
Farm equipment developed in the West such as tractors ploughs tillers spreaders sprayers etc. gained early acceptance by Malaysian planters. With minor modifications such equipment from the backbone of today's plantation mechanisation. Indigenous machinery development has been dismal however for a number of reasons. The local machinery trade is small and fragmented and is uncertain of the plantation sector's commitment to costly RD as long as a manual solution is still a viable alternative. Higher demands to operational efficiency new environmental requirements and specific customer expectations - will lead to pressure on planters to improve methods and make use of new technology and best agricultural practices. Machinery manufactures are keen to participate in this process. Though their recently formed association MAMMDA priorities and development efforts could be coordinated with the plantation sector. A viable and innovative machinery industry is essential - in support of a world-class edible oil industry. It is a paradox that while the latter is immensely profitable the former is struggling and contracting. Commitment and funds are required - if the machinery industry is to become the true partner the plantations need to move up to a higher level of mechanisation.
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Abstract
Farm equipment developed in the West such as tractors ploughs tillers spreaders sprayers etc. gained early acceptance by Malaysian planters. With minor modifications such equipment from the backbone of today's plantation mechanisation. Indigenous machinery development has been dismal however for a number of reasons. The local machinery trade is small and fragmented and is uncertain of the plantation sector's commitment to costly RD as long as a manual solution is still a viable alternative. Higher demands to operational efficiency new environmental requirements and specific customer expectations - will lead to pressure on planters to improve methods and make use of new technology and best agricultural practices. Machinery manufactures are keen to participate in this process. Though their recently formed association MAMMDA priorities and development efforts could be coordinated with the plantation sector. A viable and innovative machinery industry is essential - in support of a world-class edible oil industry. It is a paradox that while the latter is immensely profitable the former is struggling and contracting. Commitment and funds are required - if the machinery industry is to become the true partner the plantations need to move up to a higher level of mechanisation.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Summary (En) |
| AGROVOC Term: | MECHANIZATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | FARM EQUIPMENT |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANTATIONS |
| AGROVOC Term: | MACHINERY INDUSTRY |
| AGROVOC Term: | RESEARCH |
| AGROVOC Term: | PRODUCTION |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA MECANIZACION |
| AGROVOC Term: | EQUIPO DE LA EXPLOTACION AGRARIA |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANTACIONES |
| AGROVOC Term: | INDUSTRIA DE LA MAQUINARIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:52 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17819 |
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