Mechanization of AgricultureMarket Dynamics in China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Given multiple challenges, such as a growing population, poverty, and the adverse impacts of climate change that the farming community faces, agriculture mechanization plays a significant role in ensuring food security. The food production value chain comprises of a wide range of stakeholders who play different roles and contribute in numerous ways. This study was conducted to understand the market dynamics of agriculture machinery trade in China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Such an understanding aims to assist various stakeholders, particularly manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, service providers and end-users, in their trade interactions with each other in different markets as well as exploring new opportunities.

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Title Mechanization of AgricultureMarket Dynamics in China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Description Given multiple challenges, such as a growing population, poverty, and the adverse impacts of climate change that the farming community faces, agriculture mechanization plays a significant role in ensuring food security. The food production value chain comprises of a wide range of stakeholders who play different roles and contribute in numerous ways. This study was conducted to understand the market dynamics of agriculture machinery trade in China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Such an understanding aims to assist various stakeholders, particularly manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, service providers and end-users, in their trade interactions with each other in different markets as well as exploring new opportunities.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Equity
Agroecology Keyword
    Contributing organisations UN-ESCAP CSAM
    Author
    Year 2020
    Type of document Factsheet
    Language English
    Spatial Information
    Country Asia
    Administrative Level 1
    Administrative Level 2
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