Importance of Training on Agricultural Mechanization among Farmers in Saki-West Local Government Area

Poor Farmers’ training on agricultural mechanization has reduced production of crops in Nigeria. This study therefore examined importance of training on agricultural mechanization among Farmers in Saki-West Local Government Area. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 65 Farmers in the study area. Data were collected using interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools were used. The least importance of agricultural training of respondents was agricultural training helps farmers to know the right machinery to use/hire and it includes strongly agree (0.00%), agree (7.69), neutral (21.54%), disagree (29.23%) and disagree (41.54%). The most prominent perception of respondents on usage of agricultural machinery was usage of agricultural machinery are too expensive and it includes strongly agree (15.38%), agree (41.54), neutral (36.92%), disagree (6.15%) and disagree (0.00%). It was concluded that most of the farmers do not know the right machinery to use. It was recommended that agricultural extension agents should educate farmers on the right machinery to use.