By Ahmed Ahmed
Agronomist at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Dr Rashida Bala, has raised concern over the continuous misuse of chemical fertilisers, cautioning that improper use without understanding soil types could lead to long-term farmland degradation.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Bauchi, Bala urged farmers to gradually transition to organic fertilisers, which she described as safer and more sustainable for both soil and food quality.
“Though chemical fertilisers give fast results, their long-term effects on soil health, human safety, and the environment are alarming,” she said.
She stressed that organic inputs improve soil fertility naturally and pose fewer risks to human and animal health.
Bala called for government intervention through training programmes to educate farmers on converting local waste and fruit residues into organic fertilisers.
According to her, such measures would reduce farmers’ dependence on harmful chemicals and enable them to produce safer, eco-friendly alternatives.
Bala also warned that chemical runoff into water sources threatens ecosystems and rural communities.
She encouraged farmers to understand their crops’ nutritional needs and adopt organic solutions as a sustainable path toward improved productivity and food safety.
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