The document summarizes an innovative new tractor called the Tryctor, which was developed in Nigeria to address challenges smallholder farmers face. It is a low-cost, 3-wheel mini tractor that is 70% locally sourced and easy for local technicians to maintain and repair. It is affordable for small farms of 5-10 hectares and aims to increase farmers' productivity, income, and living standards by reducing labor time. Over 31 million smallholder farmers stand to benefit from this tractor, which could help address issues like food waste and lack of transportation options in Africa.

1. 2015 Winner -
National Engineering Innovation Prize
Shortlist -
Africa Prize For Engineering Innovation

2. ‘A man with a hoe’
is the description of the average Nigerian
farmer. 80% live in abject poverty
‘A man with a hoe’
is the description of the average Nigerian
farmer. 80% live in abject poverty
The Problem

3. Mostly using
hand tools
& cattle
Mostly using
hand tools
& cattle
Small holder farmers
typically cultivate between
1-2 hectares
Of land
Small holder farmers
typically cultivate between
1-2 hectares
Of land

4. The Problem…
60% of Tractors sold
in Africa breakdown in less
than 2 years due to
scarcity of genuine parts,
lack of skilled technicians
and high cost of
maintenance
60% of Tractors sold
in Africa breakdown in less
than 2 years due to
scarcity of genuine parts,
lack of skilled technicians
and high cost of
maintenance

5. 40% of crops grown in
Africa go to waste before
they reach consumers
largely due to lack of
adequate transportation to
reach local markets or
storage facilities
40% of crops grown in
Africa go to waste before
they reach consumers
largely due to lack of
adequate transportation to
reach local markets or
storage facilities

6. The
a new low-cost 3-
wheel mini tractor
The
a new low-cost 3-
wheel mini tractor
The Solution

7. The Tryctor performs
same duties as a
conventional tractor
but to a smaller
scale
The Tryctor performs
same duties as a
conventional tractor
but to a smaller
scale

8. Manufactured in
Nigeria with 70%
of its
components &
parts locally
sourced
Manufactured in
Nigeria with 70%
of its
components &
parts locally
sourced

9. Developed in
collaboration with
National Centre for
Agricultural
Mechanization
(NCAM)
Developed in
collaboration with
National Centre for
Agricultural
Mechanization
(NCAM)
Affordable,
Easy to
maintain &
repair by any
local technician
Affordable,
Easy to
maintain &
repair by any
local technician

10. Impact On
Farmers… Greater
Productivity
Increasing small farm
holdings from 2ha to 10 ha
Greater
Productivity
Increasing small farm
holdings from 2ha to 10 ha

11. Creates a platform for
Greater Income.
As much as 60% increase
Creates a platform for
Greater Income.
As much as 60% increase

12. Acts as a crucial means of
Transportation
for the farmer
Acts as a crucial means of
Transportation
for the farmer

13. Improves living
standard
30 days of manual labor on 1ha
reduced to just a 3 hours
Improves living
standard
30 days of manual labor on 1ha
reduced to just a 3 hours

14. Suitable for 5-
10
ha
Suitable for 5-
10
ha
Powerful
30 HP
Diesel
engine
Powerful
30 HP
Diesel
engine
Easy to
Repair
by any local
technician
Easy to
Repair
by any local
technician
Availability of
Parts
nationwide
Availability of
Parts
nationwide
Equipped with
GPSmonitoring progress
Equipped with
GPSmonitoring progress
Features…

15. Acts as a
Generator
for an alternative source
of power
Acts as a
Generator
for an alternative source
of power
Has an irrigation
Pump
Has an irrigation
Pump
Option of
10
different
implements
Option of
10
different
implements
Ideal for
All Soils
structure in
Nigeria
Ideal for
All Soils
structure in
Nigeria
Features…
3 Year
Warranty
3 Year
Warranty

16. Target
Customers…
31,000,000
Smallholder
farmers
31,000,000
Smallholder
farmers
Farming
Co-operatives
(112,500 Co-ops
nationwide)
Farming
Co-operatives
(112,500 Co-ops
nationwide)
Federal & State
Governments
Federal & State
Governments
Agricultural
Equipment
Hiring Enterprises
(AEHEs)
(120 centres in 36 States)
Agricultural
Equipment
Hiring Enterprises
(AEHEs)
(120 centres in 36 States)
Non-
Governmental
Organizations
NGOs
Non-
Governmental
Organizations
NGOs

17. A 4- wheel compact
tractor
Locally manufactured
powerful
affordable
easy maintenance.
Work in progress…
Bio diesels
alternatives

18. Femi Odeleye – Innovator Tryctor
B.Sc (Hons) Maths & Statistics-
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA.
B.A (Hons) Automobile Design-
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY, U.K.
Femi worked as a Vehicle designer at OMNI Design, a top design
consultancy outfit based in Coventry in the U.K. Thereafter, he
moved on to Technocraft, a Vehicle customizing company in London.
Upon his return to Nigeria in 2004, he founded Bespoke Design
Concepts Ltd; the first vehicle design and customizing company in
the country to specialize in the design and manufacture of vehicles
that address specific socio-economic needs. Femi’s qualifications and
experience coupled with his total commitment and passion for a better
Nigeria have no doubt equipped him with the ability to manage and design
an innovation such as the Tryctor.

19. Contacts &
Affiliates…
* National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM)
* National Automotive Council (NAC)
* National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
* Small & Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria
* Federal Ministry of Agriculture
* Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture
* Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture
* Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture
* Agric Supermarket (subsidiary of ABG Group) Abuja