On Thursday, 11th September 2025, TracTrac officially flagged off the distribution of agricultural equipment to farmer cooperatives in Nasarawa and Kaduna States under the Improving Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Small-Scale Mechanization Services (ISSAM) Project in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
This phase of the distribution involved cooperatives in Nasarawa Eggon LGA, Akwanga LGA, Kokona LGA, Wamba LGA, Nasarawa LGA, and Karu LGA, ensuring that smallholder farmers in these local government areas are among the first beneficiaries of this transformative initiative. The milestone marks a bold step in making mechanization accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
The following were handed over to cooperatives:
- 160 Tryctors (three-wheeler tractors)
- 160 Disc Ploughs
- 160 Harrowers
- 160 Planters
- 160 Tractor Buckets
The ISSAM project goes far beyond distributing machines. It is designed to:
- Create jobs by empowering cooperatives to deliver mechanization services in their communities.
- Bridge inclusion gaps by actively involving women and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
- Strengthen resilience by combining technology, affordability, and hands-on training for long-term impact.
The event was graced by government officials, community leaders, and implementation partners including The ETK Group, Women in Mechanized Agriculture (WIMA), and Sane Consults. Their presence and collaboration reaffirm the shared vision of transforming Nigeria’s food systems.