Abstract:
This study is concerned with thorough field surveys with the objective of
collecting data regarding agricultural tractor, machinery and equipment in
Gedarif and Gezira areas; special consideration has been given to the various
ways of possessing them (ownership) and methods of operation and
maintenance
Applying an SPSS computer program has revealed the following
information, the majority of them are owned through contracts with the
Agricultural Bank of Sudan, however, in few cases through direct
purchasing
Repairs and maintenance are done in local workshops which lack both
skillfull mechanics and genuine spare parts, due to high taxes put on them,
in spite of this they continuously subjected to heavy field duties hence
successive breakdowns
The study recommends the importance of implementing the procedures
followed by the Agricultural Engineering Administration of the Federal
ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as abided by standard specifications in
purchasing, operating and maintaining the tractors, machinery and
equipment in the appropriate conditions while availing genuine spare parts,
mobile work shops, staffed with competent mechanics and following
prescheduled operation and maintenance program.