One of the many problems that beset the rice production in the country is the lack of appropriate tools and equipment that fit the local agricultural setting.
According to data, the percentage of areas that use efficient mechanized harvesting equipment are still low at 2.2 percent. This can be attributed to the high cost of acquiring equipment, the unavailability of parts and after sales servicing.
Moreover, due to these reasons, local farmers are more akin to manual harvesting methods.
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