The future of work in agri-food

L Christiaensen, Z Rutledge, JE Taylor - Food Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
As countries develop, agriculture's role as domestic employer declines. But the broader agri-
food system also expands, and the scope for agriculture-related job creation shifts beyond …

Mechanization and sustainable agri-food system transformation in the Global South. A review

T Daum - Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2023 - Springer
There is an urgent need for agri-food system transformation to achieve global sustainability
goals. Innovations can play a key role in this transformation but often come with both …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisation of small-scale farms in South Asia: Empirical evidence derived from farm households survey

JP Aryal, G Thapa, F Simtowe - Technology in Society, 2021 - Elsevier
In the agricultural sector, labour shortage, and increase in wages resulting from out-
migration, and the necessity to employ sustainable intensification practices to minimise the …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth-Stakeholder perceptions on three mega-topics for agricultural transformation in four African countries

T Daum, PY Adegbola, C Adegbola, C Daudu, F Issa… - Global food security, 2022 - Elsevier
Mechanization, digitalization, and rural youth engagement are central to African agricultural
transformation. Each of these topics is associated with debates on opportunities, risks, and …

Unpacking the behavioral intentions of 'emergent farmers' towards mechanized conservation agriculture in Zambia

G Omulo, T Daum, K Köller, R Birner - Land Use Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Conservation Agriculture (CA) continues to gain relevance among small and medium-scale
farmers in African countries, including Zambia, in response to food insecurity and the …

The future of work in agriculture: Some reflections

L Christiaensen, Z Rutledge… - World Bank Policy …, 2020 - papers.ssrn.com
As countries develop (and food saturation takes hold), agriculture's role as domestic
employer declines. But the broader agri-food system also expands, and the scope for …

Improving energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in small farm wheat production scenarios using data envelopment analysis

HAA Sayed, Q Ding, ZM Hendy, JO Alele… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Assessing the energy cycle and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of wheat production in
small Egyptian farms is essential to improve wheat productivity to meet population growth …

Determinants of farm mechanization in central and southeast oromia region, Ethiopia

T Gebiso, M Ketema, A Shumetie, G Leggesse - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The study has been conducted to assess the farm mechanization level and tried to identify
the determinants. The research utilizes primary data, collected through personal interview of …

Perceived effects of farm tractors in four African countries, highlighted by participatory impact diagrams

T Daum, YP Adegbola, G Kamau, AO Kergna… - Agronomy for …, 2020 - Springer
Agricultural mechanization is on the rise in Africa. A widespread replacement of manual
labor and animal traction will change the face of African agriculture. Despite this potentially …

[HTML][HTML] Does agricultural intensification pay in the context of structural transformation?

G Aihounton, L Christiaensen - Food Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Modern inputs and mechanization are promoted across Africa to raise smallholder labor
productivity and broker the structural transformation. Yet, adoption has remained low and the …