The contribution made by the use of improved tools, adapted to the needs of farmers and also in line with the evolution of current techniques cannot be underestimated. Lever to increase and improve the quality of agricultural products... However, the Malagasy have gone through many stages and efforts to produce these tools.

Many Malagasy today produce these production tools, whether they are simple artisan farmers, or companies that already have a system allowing them to work. Malagasy people have the purchasing power of equipment produced by producers in the face of the global crisis, thus increasing the price of equipment from abroad, but for local products, they can meet the needs of farmers.

Many Malagasy are involved in production, including a farmer who lends production equipment in the commune of Mahasolo, Bongolava region. Afafi or “Andriny Fambolena sy Fiompiana” in Fianarantsoa is also one of the producers of machines that can be used for transplanting. The machine has been well tested and many farmers are satisfied with its use, said Mr. Rakotoniaina Michel, project manager at the company.

Mr. Andriamilato Rakotomala Isaia also invented, researched and produced production and processing equipment. He founded his company AST in Ivato almost 30 years ago.

In conclusion, many Malagasy are already inclined towards the production of production equipment, to help farmers. They started by researching the needs of the Malagasy people, which led them to act accordingly.

 

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