AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA) (issn: 00845841) is a peer reviewed journal first published online after indexing scopus in 1982. AMA is published by Farm Machinery Industrial Research Corp and Shin-Norinsha Co. AMA publishes every subjects of general engineering and agricultural engineering.
WOS Indexed (2025)
27 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue- 11 )
30 Nov 2025 (Vol - 56 , Issue 11 )
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AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 00845841) is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal covers Agricultural and Biological Sciences and all sort of engineering topic. the journal's scopes are in the following fields but not limited to:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Civil and architectural engineering
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial and Commercial Design
Information Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Food Engineering
Evaluation of different solid substrates for mass multiplication of an insecticides-compatible native strain of Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin
Beauveria bassiana is a potential biocontrol agent in sustainable pest management. But identification of native strain and its mass production is still a challenge. Moreover, information on compatibility status of B. bassiana with other commonly used insecticides and information on LC50 and LT50 values of this fungus are scanty. Therefore, an investigation was carried out to isolate new indigenous strain of B. bassiana in Sub Himalayan West Bengal, India. Further, its characterization and pathogenicity study were studied against Corcyra cephalonica under laboratory condition. Different media was evaluated for its growth. The morpho-molecular characterization revealed that the isolated fungus was a new indigenous strain, UBKV Bb1 of Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin. Rice grain was found to be the most suitable for sporulation (5.25 x 108 CFU/gm) as compared to other substrates viz., sorghum, maize, wheat, FYM and vermicompost. In the pathogenicity study, UBKV Bb1 strain resulted the highest pooled mortality of Corcyra cephalonica larvae (30.727%) with lowest LC50 (0.64 x 106 spore/ml) and LT50 (7.65 days) values than other strains. Imidacloprid 17.8 SL was more compatible than other tested insecticides, with radial growth of 28.5 mm and inhibition of 19.42% at 7 days after inoculation. This is the first report that demonstrates the pathogenic effect of an entomopathogenic fungus against Corcyra cephalonica larva in the Sub-Himalayan region of West Bengal, India.
Toward Food Security and Regional Prosperity: Negotiating Agricultural Trade in Africa
Food security remains one of the most pressing challenges in Africa, where agricultural trade is both a driver of economic growth and a potential solution to regional hunger and poverty. The negotiation of agricultural trade agreements across African states plays a pivotal role in enhancing food availability, stabilizing prices, and promoting regional prosperity. This paper examines the dynamics of agricultural trade negotiations within Africa, emphasizing the impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and regional economic communities on food systems. It analyzes the balance between national protectionist policies and regional integration efforts, highlighting the opportunities for boosting intra-African trade in staple crops, livestock, and value-added products. The study further addresses constraints such as infrastructure gaps, non-tariff barriers, climate change, and governance issues that impede progress. Ultimately, it argues that comprehensive trade negotiations, underpinned by inclusive policies and sustainable practices, are essential for building resilient food systems, reducing dependence on external imports, and ensuring long-term regional prosperity.
FinTech Startups and Business Process Reengineering in Algerian Banking: A Case Study of Algerian Agricultural Bank Badr Banque
Financial technology (FinTech) startups are reshaping the global financial landscape by introducing innovative solutions that challenge traditional banking practices. In Algeria, where banking has historically been dominated by state-owned institutions, FinTech firms are beginning to catalyze digital transformation. This article examines the effects of FinTech startups on Business Process Reengineering (BPR) within Badr Bank, one of Algeria’s leading public banks. By analyzing international experiences and contextualizing Algeria’s financial environment, the study highlights how FinTech solutions in mobile payments, blockchain, digital lending, and AI-based financial services accelerate operational efficiency, customer engagement, and financial inclusion. The findings suggest that FinTech firms act as both disruptors and strategic partners, compelling Badr Bank to modernize its processes in alignment with global digitalization trends. Policy implications are proposed to strengthen Algeria’s regulatory and innovation ecosystem for financial services.
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF AEROBIC AND VACUUM PACKED FROZEN BROILER MEAT UNDER DIVERSE FROZEN STORAGE CONDITIONS
A detailed study was conducted to assess the practical storage life of frozen broiler meat under two different packaging methods (aerobic and vacuum) and commercial storage conditions (-12ºC,-18ºC and -24ºC) for a period of 12 months. The physico - chemical changes in frozen broiler breast meat quality parameters such as moisture, water-holding capacity, tyrosine value, muscle fibre diameter, have uniformly maintained with a meagre level of reduction (P<0.01) during frozen storage for the period of 12 months, when compared to the fresh meat. Also, there was no significant (P>0.05) influence observed in the above parameters due to aerobic and vacuum method till 12 months of frozen storage. Extract release volume, thiobarbituric acid, total volatile nitrogen, peroxide value, free fatty acid values showed significant influence (P<0.01) with regard to packaging methods, storage period (12 months) and finally storage temperature (-12ºC, -18ºC and -24ºC). Shear force value of the frozen meat samples noticed no considerable change in storage temperature but found significant (P<0.01) impact due to packaging methods and storage period.
A novel parametric design method and adaptive milking mode for personalized dairy farm
With high efficiency, rotary milking robot has been widely used in dairy farms. However, the current design of milking robot cannot meet the demands of personalized farms, because the scale and milking efficiency of various farms have great differences. A novel parametric structural design method for rotary milking robots is firstly proposed to address this issue. Specifically, by studying the parametric mapping relationship between the requirements of personalized dairy farms and the structural characteristics of milking robots, a new design method of adaptive parametric turntable milking robot is proposed. This method can be flexibly adapted to the design of milking robots in different scale dairy farms. Secondly, the cooperative relationship between the milking manipulator and the turntable is studied, and an adaptive milking mode is proposed. The operation and matching principle of the mode are described in detail. Finally, the digital simulation experiment platform is built. The experimental value of the rotary milking robot is within 2% of the theoretical size error, and the optimal manipulator milking mode is verified for different turntable scales.