Conservation Agriculture
Learn more about conservation agriculture and how smallholder farmers
across the developing world are mechanizing through innovation.
Knowledge Sharing Platform
Welcome to our Conservation Agriculture Page, where we delve into the transformative power of sustainable farming practices. Our focus is on methods that prioritize soil health, promote biodiversity conservation, and uphold environmental sustainability. By emphasizing these principles, we aim to foster a resilient agricultural ecosystem that not only sustains crop yields but also supports long-term environmental health and community well-being. Join us as we explore innovative approaches and impactful initiatives driving positive change in agriculture today.
Resource Partners
Hello Tractor has partnered with FACASI (a CIMMYT-led and ACIAR-funded initiative) to bring you relevant and up to date information on small farm mechanization, conservation agriculture, and smart business models to ensure maximum smallholder impact. This site is your resource guide to all things related to sustainable smallholder mechanization.
Did You Know?
Smarter Mechanization
The two-wheel tractor is the world’s first multipurpose tractor designed for rugged small plots of land. It comes with attachments for land prep, irrigation, harvest, and transport, keeping the machine active throughout the year. With technology and new business models, this machine has the potential to radically change smallholder systems.
Free Agricultural Reports
Learn more about conservation agriculture and how smallholder farmers across the
developing world are mechanizing through innovation.
Report 1
Spatial targeting of national level investments in farm mechanization: An example for Zimbabwe
Report 2
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) Project 1
Report 3
Understanding customer types for appropriate-scale machinery in Zimbabwe Report
Report 4
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) Project 2
Report 5
Impacts of appropriate-scale farm mechanization on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe: A quantile approach program
Report 6
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – First Roundtable Meeting Report
Report 7
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – Second Roundtable Meeting Report
Report 8
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – Third Roundtable Meeting Report
Report 9
Understanding customer types for
appropriate-scale machinery
Report 10
Need Assessment Results – Product: Mechanized Basin Digger for Pfumvudza
Report 11
Need Assessment Results – Product: Mechanized Bed Planter
Report 12
Notes from the expert interviews conducted for Activity 1.1
Report 13
Proposed threshold and ranking for selected drivers of mechanization for Activity 1.1
Report 14
Spatial predictions of different pieces of mechanization equipment available in Zimbabwe.
Report 15
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm Mechanization in Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) Project
Report 16
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm mechanization In Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – South Africa
Report 17
Overview of spatial layers for ex-ante targeting in Activity 1.3
Report 18
Report on Qualitative Drivers and Impacts of Adoption of Appropriate-scale Farm Machinery in Zimbabwe
Report 19
Perceptions of Business Operators and End-Users, Women, Youth and Other Vulnerable Groups
Report 20
BASIN DIGGER TESTING PROTOCOL/RESULTS
Report 21
Harnessing appropriate scale farm mechanization for smallholder farmers in South Africa.
Final Draft
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm mechanization In Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – Final Draft
Final Report
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm mechanisation In Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – Final Report
Final Report Comments
Harnessing Appropriate-scale Farm mechanisation In Zimbabwe (HAFIZ) – Final Report- Eric comments
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developing world are mechanizing through innovation.
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Gallery
See videos from the field with informative clips and tutorials from our valued partners!
- Small-scale mechanization using two-wheel tractors
- Supporting smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe with Smart mechanization
- Maize production in Kenya Using Conservation Agriculture
- Introducing a Revolutionary Approach to Mechanization in Tanzania
- Preserving and Enhancing Soil Health in Zimbabwe
- Fostering Sustainable Farming Practices Through Conservation Agriculture