EKSG Allocates Mechanisation Service Providers to Boost Agricultural Productivity.

EKSG Allocates Mechanisation Service Providers to Boost Agricultural Productivity.

Ekiti State Government has allocated Mechanisation Service Providers (MSPs) across towns, communities, and local government areas under its Tractorisation Subsidy Support Scheme.

The State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade, stated that the initiative aims to ease farmers' financial burdens and enhance productivity by subsidising mechanised land preparation and cultivation services.

Reaffirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to modernising agriculture and ensuring farmers have access to improved farming techniques, Boluwade assured that all interested farmers would benefit from the scheme.

The Commissioner noted that while rainfall patterns remain inconsistent across the state, some areas have received sufficient rain to commence mechanised farming. He, therefore, urged farmers to contact their designated MSPs for pre-tractorisation visits and land assessments or liaise with the engineers assigned to their senatorial districts to facilitate the process.

According to him, each farmer is required to contribute 50% of the estimated cost based on land size and required operations, payable into a designated account after assessment. He assured that once payment is confirmed, the assigned MSP would be mobilised to commence work within 48 hours.

Boluwade emphasised that the process would be transparent and accountable, as both farmers and supervising engineers are expected to submit reports on the respective sites, which will be remotely validated to ensure compliance with set standards.

Encouraging farmers to take advantage of the initiative, the Commissioner reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to food security and agricultural development. He added that the list of MSPs would be continuously updated to accommodate more service providers and farmers.

"This initiative is part of our broader commitment to making agriculture more productive and less labour-intensive for our people. We encourage farmers to key into the scheme and maximise its benefits," he said.

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