Preparation of land for a vegetable garden. Cassava harvesting during a farmers' day at Venda [pdf]
To improve the sustainability of crop production through effective and efficient mechanisation implements, equipment and systems and to develop and evaluate electronic equipment which complement and improve agricultural research and progress.
Activities:
Research and development in crop production mechanisation systems.
Mechanisation planning.
Development of electronic equipment and systems for the agricultural environment.
Performance testing and evaluation of agricultural tractors and associated implements and equipment.
Development and application of precision farming systems.
Training on implements and equipment.
(See publication list for publications on plant production mechanisation.)
_______________________________________________________
