Abstract: | The first steps towards organized training in agricultural engineering in Nigeria was in 1951 when a course in agricultural engineering was included in the programme for training agricultural assistants in the school of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. Since then many Universities in the Country have included courses in agricultural engineering in the degree programmes for agriculturists. In addition, full scale programmes leading to a degree in agricultural engineering have been started in many Nigerian Universities. Other programmes since started include Tractor Operator Training Schemes, agricultural mechanics training schemes and most recently training programmes for agricultural mechanization Officers. Sections: Available training programmes - Appraisal of the training programmes - Summary and conclusions. |