Present Status and Future Prospects of Farm Mechanization and Agricultural Machinery Industry in Nigeria

摘要

The future of agricultural mechanization and machinery development are interrelated and the successful implementation of mechanized agriculture not only depends on the availability of machinery but also on the positive response of government and perception of farmers and other users. Agricultural mechanization in Nigeria is based on regional patterns. The market for mechanization services is also based on regions comprising of North East (NE), North West (NW), North Central (NC), South-South (SS), South East (SE) and South West (SW) of Nigeria, with an uneven supply across locations. This paper presents briefly the present status and future prospects of agricultural mechanization and machinery industry in Nigeria. Both public and private institutions in Nigeria are involved in the importation and manufacturing of agricultural machines and equipment. The spare parts of these agricultural machines and equipment are also not left out. Captured in the paper is the percentage of farmers in Nigeria using tractor and animal traction farm power sources. Also discussed in the paper are the challenges facing agricultural mechanization and machinery industry in Nigeria.