IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES )

E- ISSN 2489-0081
P- ISSN 2695-1894
VOL. 11 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijaes.vol.11.no5.2025.pg1.14

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The Impact of Mechanized Farming on Food Production in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria

Yakubu Adamu PhD, Alhaji Kawugana PhD

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of mechanized farming on food production in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Mechanized farming, involving the use of agricultural machinery such as tractors, ploughs, harvesters, and irrigation equipment, has been identified globally as a means of increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. Despite national efforts to promote mechanization, many farmers in Giade still largely depend on traditional farming methods, leading to low crop yields and food shortages. Using a combination of survey research design, structured questionnaires, and interviews with farmers and agricultural officers, data were collected and analyzed. The findings reveal that the adoption of mechanized farming in Giade LGA has significantly improved food production by increasing farm sizes, reducing labor costs, and shortening planting and harvesting periods. However, challenges such as high costs of machinery, inadequate access to credit facilities, and lack of technical know-how were identified as major constraints. The study concludes that mechanized farming has a positive impact on food production in the area but recommends increased government support, the establishment of machinery hire services, and farmer training programs to enhance the adoption and benefits of mechanized agriculture. This research contributes to the ongoing efforts to achieve food security and rural development in Nigeria.

keywords:

Mechanized Farming, Food Production, Agricultural Productivity, Giade, Bauchi State, Nigeria

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