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Don advocates reduction of chemical fertilizers usage on farmlands

Supreme Desk
17 Sep 2022 12:55 PM GMT
Don advocates reduction of chemical fertilizers usage on farmlands
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According to Madu, chemical fertilizers kill the natural microbes that rebuild the soil.

A don, Prof. Christian Madu, has advocated for the reduction on the use of chemical fertilizer, otherwise known as inorganic fertilizers, on farmlands.


Madu, a Professor of Environmental Management and Control, made the call on Saturday in Enugu while speaking on current issues affecting farming in the country.


According to him, chemical fertilizers kill the natural microbes that rebuild the soil.

"Chemical fertilizers also leave the soil bare and defenceless to sustain and quickly support new plantings," he said.

Madu, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said that the world was turning to organic fertilizer grown farm produce as well as chemical-free edibles.

He called on government and policy makers to direct Nigerians that have much to do with the environment, especially farmers aright on best and acceptable universal practices for the benefit of the citizenry.

The don said that government policies and direction must go in line with the realities of climate change currently being faced in the world.

"The government also needs to embark on policies that are cognizance of today's reality on climate change and ensure that such policies are implemented," he said.

He also called for conscious efforts to remove non-degradable materials, such as nylon and plastic, from the surface of the soil as well.

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