In the agricultural sector, mechanization covers
the whole value chain from land preparation to
final processed product, particularly in primary
production, handling, packaging, and processing
and waste management of crops, livestock and
aquaculture. Currently, in the primary commodity
sectors, there is a serious problem of labor shortage
As a short-term measure, migrant workers have
been employed to overcome this problem. Long-term
solution is to apply mechanization and automation
to this sector. This will help to alleviate labor
requirement and increase overall productivities.
National Field Mechanization and Automation
Plan committee was established to set the direction
and target in the adoption of mechanization and
automation in agricultural production based on the
term of reference set by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The committee is also responsible to monitor the
progress of this respective program.
The objectives and goals of the NFMAP are:
a. Highly mechanized and is operated like a
business entity.
b. Professionally and skillfully managed.
c. Economics of scale that emphasizes on
productivity and competitiveness.
Relevant agencies under the MOA will provide
necessary inputs in line with the mandate to ensure
these objectives are achieved by the year 2020