This report highlights, current status, policy implications, development constraints, and the issues related with the farm mechanization in the middle-eastern developing countries

There are some critical differences in the major mechanization constraints in most of the developing countries as land size and tenure pattern, capital, adoptive technology, local manufacturing and institutional set-ups and linkages.

The mechanization technology used in the said developing countries can be grouped into manual tools, animal drawn implements and power-operated machines. It is evident that farm size places one of the severe limitations on the level of mechanization in the developing world.

Experiences of the most technologically advancing countries indicates that the developing countries could achieve the dual objectives of high production and increased employment through selective mechanization. However, in order to decide on the suitable strategy for mechanization it is necessary to know the effect of different mechanized techniques on production and employment. It could be useful for the developing countries to benefit from the experience of the most technologically advanced countries to develop their agricultural mechanization activities to reduce the gap and allow suitable agricultural production - Consequently, there is a need to:

• Realize or reinforce ancillary facilities providing technical support for developing mechanization capabilities and assisting farmers in their choice.

• To establish joint ventures with selective factories, to transfer technology from developed to developing countries - The selected agricultural machinery must meet specific criteria such as ease of use, simple adjustment and simple maintenance.

• In order to achieve tbc joint venture requirements it is necessary to verify certain conditions such as : Training - Research and Development - Extension Service - Repair and maintenance network and an efficient credit system.