7 Limitations To Agricultural Mechanization

1.   Lack of Capital: Agricultural mechanization needs huge amount of money to purchase agricultural machines and equipments.

Since majority of the farmers in West Africa are poor they cannot afford these huge amount of many hence, agricultural mechanization is still at developmental stage.

2.   Climate/Climatic Problem: Generally, most of the machines are designed and constructed mainly for temperate region hence, they easily get spoilt and breakdown in Nigeria 

3.   Land Tenure System Problem: The system of land ownership brings about land fragmentation and division of land into smaller units which affect commercial agriculture and agricultural mechanization.

4.   Lack of Spare Parts: For machines to last longer, it has to be regularly and properly maintained.

Spare parts imported and thereby not readily available.

5.   Unavailability of Agricultural Experts: Experts such as agricultural engineer, extension agents e.t.c.

 These people are needed for maintenance  of farm machines and farmer’s education but unfortunately not many of them are in the service of government.

6.   Small Scale Market: Since agricultural mechanization leads to increase in agricultural products, if it not complement with large market the farmer may not be able to dispose their produce which will bring about loss on the part of the farmer.

7.   Seasonality of Agricultural Product: Agricultural production in most of West Africa countries are seasonal i.e. it occurs during the rainy season as a result of which machines lie fallow (un-used) for a long period of time.

Balance What You Know With Who You Know !

Since you can't possibly know all there is to know about computers, you'll need to make contacts in the industry who can assist you when you come up against a situation you're not qualified to handle.




 You will want to compile a network of professionals you can call on to fill any voids you find as you go along.

You have the option to subcontract to other consultants (many university professors, for example, free-lance as consultants).

You may want to put your subcontractors on the payroll or you may simply wish to put your client in touch with your source and then step quietly out of the picture.

You may not receive immediate remuneration for the recommendation, but the long-term benefits can be well worth your efforts.






Not only will this build good-will with your client but the other consultants may wish to return the favor when they have a need for your area of expertise.

Manage Your Growth

Many computer consultants opt to stay one person operation. One of the attractions of being your own boss is that you can leave behind the hassles and politics of corporate life.

The flip side of that coin is that the only funds coming into the business are your own billable hours in any given day.

 Owners of large computer-consulting firms reap a percentage of every dollar earned by each associate.

There are many trade-offs involved in being self-employed. Neither option is going to be a walk in the park.

But the most important thing to keep in mind is to manage your company's growth. Don't get in over your head, just take one step at a time and keep an eye on the road ahead.



For additional information helpful in setting up your new business, information about licenses, permits, the legal structure of your business, taxes, insurance and much more refer to the Business Start-Up facts Here.

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