Limitation/Problems of Farm Mechanization
Factors limiting/hindering farm mechanization in Nigeria and other African countries are:
1. Small farm holdings: Most agricultural activities in Nigeria are in the hand of peasant farmers who have small hectarage of farm to work. The fragmentation of land or small parcels of farms owned by the farmers are not economical for the use of machines to practice mechanization
2. Economic factors: Most farmers are poor and cannot afford the machines. Cost of hiring machines is high as well as maintenance. There is also inadequate machinery in the country.
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