Nigeria’s fertilizer use stuck at 15kg per hectare, far below ECOWAS target

Nigeria's Fertilizer Use Lags ECOWAS Targets, Hindering Agriculture

Nigeria's agricultural sector faces significant headwinds with fertilizer application stuck at just 15kg per hectare, well under the 50kg ECOWAS target, threatening food security and farmer livelihoods.

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.