STATUS OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA.

Authors

  • B. O. Onyeagba Machine Building Department, Scientific Equipment Development Institute Enugu, Nigeria. Author
  • S. I. Oluka Dept. of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, Enugu State Univ. of Science & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. Author
  • P. C. Eze Dept. of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, Enugu State Univ. of Science & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Agricultural tractor, Ownership, Management, Nigeria

Abstract

The status of agricultural tractors in Nigeria was investigated. For effective coverage, the study was limited to three management systems namely Government Ownership and Management system (GOMS), Private Ownership and Management System (POMS) and Co-operative Ownership and Management System (COMS). The data was collected from different agricultural establishments state by state in Nigeria taking note of functional and non-functional tractors as at 2013. This data was obtained through questionnaires, existing records and on the spot assessment and finally analyzed statistically. Results obtained indicate a total number of 15449, 9628 and 5184 tractors for GOMS, POMS and COMS respectively. Also, that there were 42.64%, 34.43% and 34.95% nonfunctional tractors for GOMS, POMS and COMS respectively. The result of this finding will be useful for planning of mechanized agriculture in Nigeria.

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Published

2025-05-12

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2019): JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (JAET)

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