Facts, Myths, and Evolving Research Agenda on the Mechanization of the African Agricultural Sector

Abstract

Governments agencies, development specialists, and private businesses have introduced agricultural mechanization as a critical priority throughout Africa. However, because state-led mechanization efforts in the past have failed, industrialization has been largely ignored in the literature. Popular theories like "mechanization causes to unemployment" have arisen in this empirically deficient environment. nine of these claims are examined, and it turns out that the majority of them are either backed by little or no evidence. Thus, they can be referred to as "myths." The potential benefit of agricultural automation in Africa to ensure global food security may be undermined by such fallacies, which have an impact on policies and initiatives. We suggest a research program with the goal of settling disputes and promoting evidence-based regulations for sustainable and equitable agricultural mechanization.

Keywords: Agriculture mechanization, Government services, Gender, Soil Degradation, Africa

DOI: 10.7176/DCS/13-1-02

Publication date: January 31st 2023