Kogi state governor, Usman Ododo has inaugurated the distribution of 25 trucks of fertiliser to farmers across the state as part of efforts to enhance food production and boost security.
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Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has inaugurated the distribution of 25 trucks of fertiliser to farmers across the state as part of efforts to enhance food production and boost security.
The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has urged the Federal Government to investigate the delayed distribution of fertiliser to states by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developme
Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient for plant growth and is essential for many biological processes. Effective phosphorus management is critical…
“We are excited about the opportunity to invest in Gabon. Our goal is to contribute to the country’s economic diversification and industrialization efforts. By leveraging our expertise in cement and fertilizer production, we aim to support Gabon’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors,” Dangote stated.
ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to officials in the state against the diversion of fertiliser meant for distribution to farmers.
An Agriculturalist, Mrs Gloria Ikhaza has urged farmers to stop using synthetic fertiliser for crop production to avoid health challenges and damages to the environment.
Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf has approved the purchase of fertiliser worth about N5.07 billion to support smallholder farmers in the states.
Some farmers in Bwari Area Council, FCT, say they have resorted to patronising livestock farmers for poultry manure and cow dung as fertilisers on their farms.
And one of the main reasons for low yield compared to other regions is that African countries, on average, use far less fertilizer to boost their agricultural production than the rest of the world. In 2020, the continent’s use of synthetic fertilizer—containing the three essential plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—was only around 26 kilograms per hectare of cropland.