China Agricultural Mechanization Development Experience for Developing Countries

The Chinese government initiatives on mechanization of agricultural activities and its indispensable role in agricultural engineering research and development can not be over-emphasized. This dates back to as early as 1949. The continued government supports contributes immensely to the modernization of Chinese agriculture which is able to ensure food security for the over 1.3 billion population. The positive role of Agricultural Engineering in the advancement of agricultural production in China is directly linked to the advancement of Agricultural Engineering education and practices. This paper showed that the effects of the development of Agricultural Engineering to China national economy can be seen in terms of more advanced mechanized agriculture, increased quality and quantity of agricultural products, improved extension services and trainings for farmers and agricultural workers, optimum use of resources, encouragement of farmers cooperatives, competitiveness of agricultural products on global market, better ecological and environmental protection and promotion of cottage industries to create local jobs and enrich the farmers among others. This work pointed specific areas in which the Chinese experience can be readily adapted to developing countries of Africa and Asia situations because of the similarities of prevailing conditions in Africa and some parts of China.