Nigeria Acquires 2000 Tractors, 1000 Combined Harvesters at $70m to Boost Food Production
Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has signed a contract with AGCOMS International Trading Limited, a sub-dealer of John Deere, to supply 2,000 mechanised equipment and boost food production.
The equipment includes tractors, plows, and combined harvesters targeted at boosting food security in the country.
The contract, worth $70 million, includes the supply of 2,000 tractors, 100 combined harvesters and other equipment such as plows, planters, and trailers.
The equipment will be assembled in Nigeria, as training and product support will be provided to ensure the sustainability of the program.
Speaking at the signing ceremony which held at the minister’s office in Abuja on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Abubakar Kyari, minister of agriculture and food Slsecurity said, “The programme is part of the federal government’s efforts to mechanise agriculture in Nigeria and improve food production.