Francis Makwin, a lecturer in the Department of Crop Production, University of Jos, has advised farmers to desist from applying inorganic fertilizers on their crops.
Makwin gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Jos, the Plateau State capital..
He explained that the chemical content in the inorganic fertilizer usually affects the productive capacity of the soil, hence reducing its live span.
The crop production expert expressed fears that the continuous use of inorganic fertilizers by farmers could lead to food scarcity in the country.
Makwin said: “There is the need for our farmers to depend solely on the use of organic fertilizer on their farms.
“The inorganic fertilizer is full of chemicals, and chemicals are not good for the soil, because it reduces its productive capacity and life span.
“If we keep applying inorganic fertilizer, I am afraid that in the nearest future, we may not be able to eat food in this country.”
Makwin called on government and relevant agencies to ensure prompt and affordable availability of organic fertilizers to farmers so as to boost productivity and forestall food scarcity in the country.