مجید دولتی

Farming Systems Research /Development (FSR/D) as a substitute for the conventional system of Research and Development (R&D) has been accepted by the majority of developing countries. The movement toward FSR/D due to consequences and problems have arisen by conventional R&D system. The important consequence of R&D is the increasing gap between poor and rich farmers mainly due to the one-way transfer of technology and also the better adaptation of research station with rich farmers compared to poor ones. Clearly, agricultural mechanization activities which improving management and productivity of poor farmers, while will be useful and effective that it is provided based on poor farmer's needs and conditions. This paper discusses FSR/D system and suggests some recommendations for sustainable agricultural mechanization development. In other hand, the agricultural mechanization has vital effects on sustainable agriculture in particular and also on sustainable development in general. Finally, FSR is recommended as an appropriate approach according to agricultural conditions of Iran.