Abstract

The paper reviewed the scope, objectives and performance of the previous Nigerian Government policy on agriculture with specific consideration for components of the policies that concern the agricultural mechanization subsector.  The views of previous researchers on the performance of previous policies were reviewed to demonstrate the loopholes within the extant document. Similarly available secondary data indicated that the existing policy framework have hitherto not adequately supported the growth of the sector. The paper concluded by providing fresh focus areas that will make a new policy to be more vibrant and supportive of an efficient multi-sectoral agricultural production in the country.

Key words: Government, agricultural mechanization, agricultural policy, agencies, programs.