Constraints and prospects of agricultural mechanization in Samoa

Abstract

This paper discusses the Samoan topography, soil type, climate, farming systems preferred by farmers and crops cultivated. The constraints and potential of mechanization have been pointed out. Some suggestions have been put forward to encourage the farmers to adopt mechanised cultivation in order to increase agricultural production for both subsistence and commercial farmers. Agricultural mechanisation will gain a positive momentumif, at least, some of the suggested policies are adopted.