National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation Act. País/Territorio Nigeria Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1990 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn 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. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Institución Extensión agrícola Área geográphica Africa, Atlántico Norte, Africa Occidental Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.placng.org