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By Ajayi Wuyiwa Nigeria is Africa’s largest country with the fastest growing population. Consequently, the nation’s food needs continue to rise. However, the increase in food production has not kept pace with population growth. This scenario is mirrored in the rising food imports and declining levels of national food self-sufficiency. Clearly, one of the main factors undermining agricultural output is the general sub-optimal yield per hectare due to low fertilizer application among other factors. For decades, this has been the bane of the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Curiously, the role of fertilizers in crop yields and agricultural productivity are usually underestimated by many. That’s why mineral fertilizers are used to supplement the soil’s nutrient stocks with minerals that can be quickly absorbed and used by crops.

Kebbi stateNigeria generalMuhammadu buhariAjayi wuyiwaGoodluck jonathanGodwin emefieleOffice of the national securityInternational institute for tropical agricultureRice farmers association of nigeriaAhmadu bello universityCentral bankPresidential fertilizer initiativeBorrowers programmeMechanisation servicesSuppliers association of nigeriaRural development