Sugarcane farm mechanization is the solution. What are the problems ?

Abstract

To boost the production of sugarcane and sugar, and increase the incomes of sugarcane farmers/planters …. a   Sugarcane Farm Mechanization Program at the mill district levels and block farms shall be encouraged for  efficient planting, cultivation, care and maintenance, harvesting and handling of sugarcane. Republic Act No. 10659. “Sugarcane Industry Development Act of 2015″. SEC. 3. Productivity Improvement Programs.  Sugarcane Farm Mechanization Program mechanization is in the Law (R.A 10659).But what are the many interrelated  problems which influence the farm level  implementation of mechanization ? Financing as the imported machines are expensive,       Machine types suitability in relation to farm size and  farm operation; Machine brand/size (Hp) in relation to farm size, affordability, choice/ preference; Labor displacement/ livelihood for displaced workers; Ability of the  Mills to adjust milling  operation  with trashy/mechanically  harvested  canes. What went wrong ? Is it a case that these situations were  not anticipated earlier ? In   a way yes, the  Philippines  is yet to put in place  A National Industrial & Agricultural  Policy . There is a law on agriculture and fishery mechanization (R.A 10601). Where are the funds ? The Philippines is  yet to manufacture engines, spare parts  etc.