discussions on small holder rice mechanization in Nigeria Following the presentation of the results of the assessment study on small holder rice mechanization in Nigeria, key issues regarding the subject were highlighted through a panel discussion constituted of representatives from the selected stakeholders. Panelists included: Mrs. A Bank of Industry Mr. Danladi Garba, Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) Dr. Ezedinma, United Nation Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) - Nigeria Mr. Fidelis Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Dr. Agidi Gbagbo, AfricaRice Mechanization Task Force/ Federal University of Agriculture, Minna/Fabricator Dr. Muyideen Kasali, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) Panelists making an assessment of smallholder mechanization in NIgeria The contributions of the panelists are summarized in the below. UNIDO NCAM UNIDO offers post-harvest NCAM has fabricated prototype equipment production support to small holders. on all aspects of rice production operations Coordination of efforts between except transplanting. equipment providers and financial Lack of information on accessing and service providers is critical for subsequent handling of available effective equipment marketing. equipment is a challenge. Well established manufacturers are Poor financial capability of farmers is a few and the available ones mostly limiting factor to accessibility – technically deficient. commercialization of fabrication will Equipment fabricated ought to be improve accessibility. tested and perfected before they are NCAM should certify the quality and pushed into the market. efficiency of all locally fabricated believes there is a need to mechanization equipment identify and brand producers of quality machineries. TOHFAN Low capacity and incentive to TOHFAN provides tractor and equipment produce in large quantities; hiring services to smallholders in 24 production almost always on states in Nigeria. demand TOHFAN presently has 187 tractors for Limited awareness and poor skills in provision of farm operation services equipment handling make the few across the country. available equipment difficult to sell.
discussions on small holder rice mechanization in Nigeria Following the presentation of the results of the assessment study on small holder rice mechanization in Nigeria, key issues regarding the subject were highlighted through a panel discussion constituted of representatives from the selected stakeholders. Panelists included: Mrs. A Bank of Industry Mr. Danladi Garba, Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) Dr. Ezedinma, United Nation Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) - Nigeria Mr. Fidelis Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Dr. Agidi Gbagbo, AfricaRice Mechanization Task Force/ Federal University of Agriculture, Minna/Fabricator Dr. Muyideen Kasali, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) Panelists making an assessment of smallholder mechanization in NIgeria The contributions of the panelists are summarized in the below. UNIDO UNIDO offers post-harvest production support to small holders. Coordination of efforts between equipment providers and financial service providers is critical for effective equipment marketing. Well established manufacturers are few and the available ones mostly technically deficient. Equipment fabricated ought to be tested and perfected before they are pushed into the market. believes there is a need to identify and brand producers of quality machineries. NCAM NCAM has fabricated prototype equipment on all aspects of rice production operations except transplanting. Lack of information on accessing and subsequent handling of available equipment is a challenge. Poor financial capability of farmers is a limiting factor to accessibility – commercialization of fabrication will improve accessibility. NCAM should certify the quality and efficiency of all locally fabricated mechanization equipment Low capacity and incentive to produce in large quantities; production almost always on demand Limited awareness and poor skills in equipment handling make the few available equipment difficult to sell. TOHFAN TOHFAN provides tractor and equipment hiring services to smallholders in 24 states in Nigeria. TOHFAN presently has 187 tractors for provision of farm operation services across the country.