RESEARCH RESULTS, APPLICATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION

The paper summarizes the research and application results in the field of agricultural engineering from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Nong Lam University - Ho Chi Minh City, over 60 years since its establishment and development. These research achievements have significantly contributed to enhancing mechanization in major crop production in Vietnam, such as rice, sugarcane, maize, coffee, pepper, and cassava. During the cultivation and harvesting stages, the application of agricultural machines such as soil preparation machines, seeders, care machines, and harvesters has greatly reduced labor, increased productivity and quality, lowered production costs, and increased farmers' profits. Among these, machines and equipment like the laser-controlled leveling system, three-disc subsoiler, pneumatic maize seeder, weeding machine, sugarcane care machine, and row crop care machine have been extensively researched and applied, contributing to the advancement of mechanization in Vietnam's agricultural production.