Nigeria’s fertilizer use stuck at 15kg per hectare, far below ECOWAS target
Nigeria’s fertilizer use remains at about 15kg per hectare, significantly below the 50kg per hectare target agreed for ECOWAS countries, highlighting a major constraint to agricultural productivity. The post Nigeria’s fertilizer use stuck at 15kg per hectare, far below ECOWAS target appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nigeria's use of fertilizer has remained at 15kg per hectare, far below the 50kg per hectare target set for ECOWAS nations. The CEO of Greenview Fertiliser Corporation, Vishwajit Sinha, revealed this during the FirstBank Agric & Export Expo 2026 in Lagos. The regional target, as per the Abuja Convention, aims to increase fertilizer application to 50kg per hectare within 10 years.
Experts at the conference emphasized that enhancing agricultural productivity necessitates steady government policies, patient financing, and stronger domestic supply. They also pointed out the importance of balancing export opportunities with local industry needs.
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