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Programs & machinery

Mechanized farming and farmer capacity development.

ADECAT-MECHFARM delivers a structured programme combining Massey Ferguson and HUATUO tractor deployment, comprehensive farmer training, practical farmland sessions, and cooperative empowerment across 36 states and the FCT.

Machinery catalogue

Equipment proposed for deployment.

The following machinery and implements are referenced in the ADECAT Agricares Business Case. All prices are historical estimates from the source document and are not current quotations. Availability is subject to administrator confirmation.

Massey Ferguson MF 375 model presented in the ADECAT Agricares machinery catalogue

Massey Ferguson MF 375 model referenced in the ADECAT Agricares machinery catalogue. Image is illustrative.

Primary tractor

Massey Ferguson MF 375

Proposed procurement
  • 75 HP
  • 2WD
  • Sunroof / canopy option
  • Pintle hook for trailer attachment
  • Standard toolkit
  • Disc plough, disc harrow, ridger and tipping trailer compatible

Estimated unit cost: $22,800 per unit (all components + shipping)

Unit cost from ADECAT Agricares Business Case. Estimated at $22,800 per unit CIF Port Apapa/Onne/Tincan Island, Lagos. Not a current quotation.

Chinese HUATUO 100HP 4x4 tractor configuration shown in the ADECAT Agricares machinery catalogue

Chinese-brand HUATUO tractor configuration from the ADECAT Agricares machinery catalogue. Image is illustrative.

Primary tractor

Chinese-Brand HUATUO 100HP 4×4

Proposed procurement
  • 100 HP
  • 4×4 drive
  • Quanchai 4-cylinder engine
  • China Emission III standard
  • 12F+12R shuttle shifts
  • High-pressure lifter, air brake
  • Dual-speed PTO 540/760 rpm
  • Roll bar and canopy
  • Luxury seat with arm support and safety belt
  • Adjustable rear wheel
  • Air-conditioned cabin option

Estimated unit cost: CIF Lagos: USD 15,800 (no cabin) / USD 17,300 (with A/C cabin)

Price from ADECAT Agricares Business Case page 17–18. Historical estimate. Not a current quotation. Warranty: 12 months after delivery at Port Apapa, Lagos.

Implement

Disc Plough (3-disc)

Proposed procurement
  • Brand new
  • 3-disc configuration
  • Compatible with MF 375

Estimated unit cost: $750 per unit

Price from ADECAT Agricares Business Case budget table. Historical estimate. Not a current quotation.

Implement

Disc Harrow (14-disc)

Proposed procurement
  • Brand new
  • 14-disc configuration
  • Compatible with MF 375

Estimated unit cost: $1,400 per unit

Price from ADECAT Agricares Business Case budget table. Historical estimate. Not a current quotation.

Implement

Ridger (3-furrow)

Proposed procurement
  • Brand new
  • 3-furrow configuration
  • Compatible with MF 375

Estimated unit cost: $450 per unit

Price from ADECAT Agricares Business Case budget table. Historical estimate. Not a current quotation.

Implement

Hydraulic Tipping Trailer (5-tonne)

Proposed procurement
  • Brand new
  • Single axle
  • 5-tonne capacity
  • Compatible with MF 375

Estimated unit cost: $2,200 per unit

Price from ADECAT Agricares Business Case budget table. Historical estimate. Not a current quotation.

All financial figures shown are historical estimates contained in the ADECAT Agricares Business Case (2024). They are subject to verification, exchange-rate movements, supplier quotations, due diligence, and formal project approval. Do not use these figures as current procurement quotations.

Operational plan

From training design to sustained farmer empowerment.

Status labels below reflect the source-document status from the ADECAT Agricares Business Case. Current verified status must be confirmed by an authorized administrator before public publication.

01

Needs assessment

Identify training needs and curriculum requirements based on the target rural farming audience.

Done (source doc)
02

Curriculum development

Develop training materials including manuals, presentations, and practical exercises in collaboration with subject-matter experts.

Done (source doc)
03

Tractor procurement

Negotiate contracts with suppliers of HUATUO and Massey Ferguson tractors. Coordinate logistics for delivery to designated state locations.

Done (source doc)
04

Farmland preparation

Identify suitable farmland in each state, negotiate land leases, and prepare land for practical training including clearing, ploughing, and irrigation setup.

In progress (source doc)
05

Training delivery

Schedule and deliver tractor operation, maintenance, safety, and hands-on farmland sessions across all 37 locations.

Planned (source doc)
06

Cooperative empowerment

Establish cooperative partnerships, organize workshops, and facilitate knowledge-sharing and collective decision-making.

In progress (source doc)
07

Monitoring & evaluation

Track progress and impact, collect stakeholder feedback, and conduct site inspections to maintain quality and safety standards.

Planned (source doc)
08

Sustainability

Develop long-term capacity, market linkages, access to finance, and replicate successful interventions in other regions.

Planned (source doc)

Agricultural inputs

Recommended inputs per hectare by crop.

The following input schedules are taken directly from the ADECAT Agricares Business Case. All quantities must be reviewed by a qualified agronomist before use as operational recommendations.

R

Rice

Inputs per 1 hectare

InputQuantity
Certified seed100 kg
Fertilizer (NPK 15-15-15)4 bags
Fertilizer (Urea 46:0:0)3 bags
Herbicide (post-emergence)2 litres
Herbicide (pre-emergence)2 litres
Insecticide1 litre
M

Maize

Inputs per 1 hectare

InputQuantity
Certified seed100 kg
Fertilizer (NPK 15-15-15)4 bags
Fertilizer (Urea 46:0:0)3 bags
Herbicide (post-emergence)2 litres
Herbicide (pre-emergence)2 litres
Insecticide1 litre
C

Cassava

Inputs per 1 hectare

InputQuantity
Certified seedlings60 bundles
Fertilizer (NPK 20-10-10)4 bags
Herbicide (post-emergence)2 litres
Herbicide (pre-emergence)3 litres
Insecticide1 litre
Y

Yam

Inputs per 1 hectare

InputQuantity
Heaps300 heaps (at ₦80 per heap)
Yam seedlings₦100,000 per calabash
Fertilizer (NPK 15-15-15)2 bags
Gramaxon3 litres
Atrazine powderAs recommended
B

Beans

Inputs per 1 hectare

InputQuantity
Certified seed50 kg
Fertilizer (NPK 20-10-10)2 bags
Atrazine powder (pre-emergence)6 kg
Gramaxon (pre-emergence)6 kg
DD Force insecticide6 litres
Paraforce insecticide6 litres

Agricultural input quantities must be reviewed by a qualified agronomist before being used as operational recommendations. Figures are sourced from the ADECAT Agricares Business Case and have not been independently verified.

The farmer journey

From participation to independent enterprise.

01

Discover

Identify and join through a farmer cooperative, local government agriculture office, or open programme registration.

02

Learn

Build practical capability through field demonstrations, tractor operation training, and equipment maintenance instruction.

03

Apply

Use mechanized equipment, advisory support, and cooperative market connections on productive farmland.

04

Grow

Strengthen enterprise capacity, food production records, and community resilience across each programme cycle.

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