THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ABSTRACT
Agricultural mechanization has been suggested as an effective for the development of agriculture in Nigeria. This study was conducted to have an analysis of the impact of agricultural mechanization in the development of agriculture. Mechanization in African agriculture has returned strongly to the development agenda, particularly following the recent high food prices crisis. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of mechanization on various farm household outcomes, using data from surveys that were conducted with 200 farm households. This study applied quantitative approach and the questionnaire issued an estimation procedure is used to estimate the impacts of the program. The results show that mechanization in agriculture is important, more efficient and very effective. The results indicate that mechanization services reduced drudgery and raised yield.