In the last three years, Tractrac – a Nigerian agricultural mechanisation service provider says it has positively impacted the lives of 125,000 farmers across Nasarawa, Abuja and Kaduna states through its innovative technology and inclusive solutions to boost their crop yields.
In addition, the firm has deployed 804 tractors to these states over the past six years, thereby improving farmers access to mechanisation during critical planting periods, leading to average yield improvements of 15 to 20 per cent reported by participating farmers, cost savings of 25 to 40 per cent through shared tractor services and flexible payment plans, with 2,512 mechanisation service providers (MSPs) active on the TracTrac platform.
The Guardian learnt that this intervention became necessary owing to challenges facing farmers, especially smallholders, who have struggled with limited access to basic mechanisation services and high costs for decades, which has consistently undermined food security and rural livelihoods.
According to the CEO of the firm, Godson Ohuruogu, TracTrac stands out in Nigeria’s mechanisation space by delivering a full value chain solution that combines demand creation, equipment access, capacity building, and tailored financing.
Unlike platforms focusing solely on transactions, he said theirs bridge the gap between farmers and machinery through a hybrid technology model and on-ground agents, ensuring reach even in remote communities with a strong focus on smallholder farmers, especially women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
“Our mission goes beyond mechanisation. It is about restoring dignity and unlocking prosperity for smallholder farmers across Nigeria and Africa.
“By making mechanisation accessible, affordable, and reliable, we are giving farmers the confidence to farm smarter, increase yields, and secure their livelihoods in the face of seasonal challenges,” he said.
One of the beneficiaries of these initiatives, Hannatu Elisha, an MSP trainee from Karu, Nasarawa State, said: “Before now, I harvested about nine bags of rice from my farm. With this training, the tractor, and other equipment we’ll receive, I’m confident my yield will increase significantly, possibly up to 30 bags.”
For Rahab Phillip, another MSP trainee, from Kokona, Nasarawa State, who was excited to be part of the programme, said he initially doubted himself. “I thought mechanisation was meant only for men, but being here and participating has shown me that I can do even more than I imagined.”
The firm noted that its impact is anchored on five pillars – availability, affordability, accessibility, capacity and provision of premium service offering insurance, maintenance plans, and preferential access to machinery.
“With strong partnerships with over 280 cooperatives and a growing presence across rural communities, TracTrac is positioning itself as a trusted partner in reducing the risks and costs associated with seasonal farming.”
