We raised N140bn to fight proliferation of poor quality fertilizers in our markets — FEPSANPiqued by the proliferation of poor quality fertilizers in our markets, the Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), has said they raised N140bn to enable genuine blenders to procure raw materials for fertilizer production for the 2021 farming season. Mr. Negedu said one of the critical challenges facing the association is the adulteration of fertilizer by some corrupt blenders. According to the statement, ‘adulteration is the biggest problem in the fertilizer industry because poor quality fertilizer shortchanges farmers and reduces crop yield which will eventually affect food security and livelihoods in the country . The FEPSAN executive Secretary further advised the citizens to patronize only FEPSAN accredited Blenders to guarantee the quality of the fertilizer purchased. He said ‘FEPSAN is proud to work with the government in coming out with what we call Fertilizer Quality Control Act which will help to sanitize the industry and ensure that farmers have access to quality fertilizer.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 03, 2021 16:41 UTC