Mechanization for Sustainable Intensification

Farmer Centered Research on Agroecology and Appropriate Mechanization for Sustainable Intensification in Tanzania

Factsheet

  • Schools involved School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
  • Institute(s) HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
    Agriculture
  • Research unit(s) International Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Funding organisation Others
  • Duration (planned) 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027
  • Head of project Prof. Dr. Gurbir Singh Bhullar
  • Project staff Prof. Dr. Gurbir Singh Bhullar
  • Partner Arthur Waser Foundation
    Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • Keywords Sustainable production systems;Food and nutrition security, safety and quality;Climate change mitigation and adaptation;Capacity building;

Situation

This project is a follow-up of a previous pilot study conducted from December 2023 till May 2024, comprising of a baseline study and a comprehensive literature review. The project aims at mechanisation interventions aimed at sustainable intensification in the target congregation farms and development of relevant capacities.

This project contributes to the following SDGs

  • 1: No poverty
  • 2: Zero hunger
  • 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • 13: Climate action
  • 15: Life on land
  • 17: Partnerships for the goals