Mechanization in conservation agriculture and options for sustainable intensification by smallholder farmers in Kenya: A review

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This paper examines the uptake of Conservation Agriculture (CA) in semi-arid areas of Kenya, underscoring the disparities in adoption rates between large-scale farms and smallholder agricultural operations. It stresses the significance of fostering cooperation among different stakeholders, including extension services, researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and policymakers, to facilitate the incorporation of mechanization in semi-arid regions. This collaborative endeavor is aimed at equipping farmers with the requisite knowledge, resources and tools to effectively embrace and put into practice CA methods, ultimately leading to increased agricultural productivity and improved food security in challenging environments.

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