Farm Machinery and Power Availability for Mechanizing Small-Scale Rice Farming Cultivations in Kampar Region, Indonesia

Ismail, Ujang Paman (2020) Farm Machinery and Power Availability for Mechanizing Small-Scale Rice Farming Cultivations in Kampar Region, Indonesia. Current Investigations in Agriculture and Current Research, 8 (2). pp. 1057-1062. ISSN 2637-4676

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Abstract

Farm machinery is one of important power sources for performing various farm operations today. The availability of adequate farm machinery is essential for providing sufficient power on the farm. Thus, the various farm operations can be well-mechanized and can contribute to the overall improved productivity of crops. This study attempted to examine the farm machinery and power availability for mechanizing small-scale rice farming operations in Kampar Region, Indonesia. Data were collected through field survey in the selected rice production centers in the region. The interviews with involving farmers, government extension staff and machinery suppliers were conducted in 2015. The results showed that small type of farm machinery is mostly demanded by farmers, including power tillers, water pumps, power threshers, and rice milling units (RMUs). The machines are suitable to farm conditions that are small in size and purchasing power of farmers. However, the number of farm machinery available was not sufficient to provide power requirements for mechanizing overall rice farm operations. Public financial support and private sector involvement are strongly needed to promote farm machinery use among small scale farmers.

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