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Current Research Status and Future Prospects of Small Agricultural Machinery in Hilly Regions

Jiaqi Zhao
Vol.4, No.3, pp.8-13, 2026 DOI: 10.62051/ijafsr.v4n3.02 September 10, 2026
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Abstract: Hilly and mountainous regions constitute vital agricultural production bases in China; however, constrained by factors such as complex topography and fragmented land parcels, large-scale agricultural machinery often struggles to operate effectively, making small-scale agricultural machinery pivotal for achieving mechanization in these areas. This paper reviews the development history and research trends of small-scale agricultural machinery in hilly regions both domestically and internationally, focusing on analyzing the current state of research from perspectives such as powertrain systems, multi-functional operating implements, and intelligent technologies; it summarizes key bottlenecks—including insufficient reliability, limited adaptability, and low degree of intelligence—and explores future development trends such as lightweight design, new energy propulsion, intelligent control, and machine-friendly coordination, thereby providing a reference for the innovative R&D and widespread application of small-scale agricultural machinery equipment in China's hilly and mountainous regions.
Keywords: Small-scale agricultural machinery, Agricultural mechanization, Intelligent agricultural machinery, Hilly ground
APA Citation: Jiaqi Zhao (2026). Current Research Status and Future Prospects of Small Agricultural Machinery in Hilly Regions. International Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences Research, 4(3), 8-13. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijafsr.v4n3.02

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