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National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation Act.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation, amongst others, to accelerate agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria, utilising mechanisa- tion in Nigeria, utilising local materials, skills and facilities and matters con- nected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Agricultural extension
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation and the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation Management Board and defines their functions and powers. The Centre shall have the general objective of accelerating mechanisation in the agricultural sector. It shall, among other things: (a) encourage and engage in adaptive and innovative research towards the development of indigenous machines for farming and processing techniques; (b) design and develop simple and low-cost equipment which can be manufactured with local materials, skills and facilities.

Full text
English
Website
www.placng.org