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Insights on mechanising Nigerian agriculture.

News, analysis and stories from the front lines of farm mechanisation across Nigeria.

25 Apr 2019 TOHFAN

TOHFAN trains 259 booking & hiring agents across 8 Northern states

In April 2019, TOHFAN and Propcom Mai-karfi trained 259 booking and hiring agents across eight Northern states — with record participation from women.

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Only 10 percent of farmers make use of tractors in Nigeria – TOHFAN

News

22 Aug 2019

Only 10 percent of farmers make use of tractors in Nigeria – TOHFAN

TOHFAN raises concerns about the limited adoption of mechanised equipment: 65% of farmers still use hoes and cutlasses, and only 10% use tractors.

Improving Farm Mechanization through the Private Sector in Nigeria

Insight

23 Jul 2019

Improving Farm Mechanization through the Private Sector in Nigeria

Commercial farming needs mechanisation to stay profitable. The article argues that attracting private investment in tractor services is the most promising path forward.

Impact of Agric Mechanization on Nigeria's Economic Growth

Insight

23 Jul 2019

Impact of Agric Mechanization on Nigeria's Economic Growth

Nigeria has abundant arable land yet imports food. Intensifying mechanised farming would boost foreign reserves, diversify the economy and create jobs.

Strengthening Women Participation in Farm Mechanization

Insight

3 Jul 2019

Strengthening Women Participation in Farm Mechanization

Women make up a huge share of the agricultural workforce but face barriers to land, finance and machinery. TOHFAN trains female agents to close the gap.

Accessibility of Tractors to Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

Insight

1 Jul 2019

Accessibility of Tractors to Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

Smallholders produce around 80% of Nigeria's food using manual labour. TOHFAN's hiring and booking agent model puts tractors within reach of every community.

Comparison of Agricultural Mechanization and Human Labour use in Nigeria

Insight

27 Mar 2019

Comparison of Agricultural Mechanization and Human Labour use in Nigeria

Ploughing three hectares by hand needs 40+ labourers — a tractor does it faster, more thoroughly and cheaper. Mechanisation is simply more economical.

Agricultural Mechanization in Nigeria, Its Footing and Future

Insight

27 Mar 2019

Agricultural Mechanization in Nigeria, Its Footing and Future

From simple hand tools to Operation Feed the Nation, a look at how Nigeria's mechanisation journey stalled — and why accessible machinery is the way forward.

Nigeria doesn't have up to 7,000 functional tractors – TOHFAN

News

27 Mar 2019

Nigeria doesn't have up to 7,000 functional tractors – TOHFAN

TOHFAN's national chairman says Nigeria has fewer than 7,000 working tractors and needs about 60,000 more to achieve food security.

Farm Mechanization: One of the Solutions to Food Insufficiency in Nigeria

Insight

27 Mar 2019

Farm Mechanization: One of the Solutions to Food Insufficiency in Nigeria

Mechanised tools let farmers cover larger areas in less time with minimal labour — a direct route to poverty reduction, food self-sufficiency and better livelihoods.

Event

20 Jan 2019

Tractor & Implements Show

TOHFAN partnered with a TATA–John Deere initiative to run tractor and implement demonstrations across Nigeria, raising awareness of mechanisation.

Partnership

20 Jan 2019

Development Partner — Propcom Maikarfi

A look at TOHFAN's partnership with Propcom Maikarfi and its shared commitment to sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.

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