The Role of Engineering and Technology in Agricultural Development in Nigeria
F.O. Philip-Kpae; Sunday Saviour Ime & Emmanuel Memoye
Department of Electrical/Electronics
Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, P.M.B.20, Bori
Email: philipkpae1@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
One of the most impactful area of modern technology driven by the fundamental need for production of food is Agricultural Technology. It has led to the development of multipurpose machines such as tractors, groundnut shelling machines, seed planters, thresher machines including a variety of engines, pumps and other specialized gear used for provision of water quickly and in high volume to large areas of land. The economic growth of any state can be more easily fostered through sustaining sufficient food production in the Agricultural Sector. Agricultural machines have been designed practically for every stage of the agricultural process. Technology in agriculture has led to improved production; through servicing and development of agricultural machinery and equipment, supply of crop processing machines and equipment for small farmers and sustainable source of water for irrigation. Priority should be placed more on agricultural engineers by encouraging them to design low powered machines to improve agricultural practices and management.
Keywords: Agricultural Sector, Economic Growth, Engineering, Technology, Agricultural Machinery
