An assessment of fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria

Though currently absent, the importance of access to affordable, timely, and good quality fertilizer for increased agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria is clear. Consequently, this study examines fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria. Using primary data collected from state offi...

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Main Authors: Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda, Auchan, Abba A., Banful, Afua Branoah
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152614
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description Though currently absent, the importance of access to affordable, timely, and good quality fertilizer for increased agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria is clear. Consequently, this study examines fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria. Using primary data collected from state officials in charge of fertilizer and from fertilizer production and blending plants, we explore the extent to which the Nigerian fertilizer sector is effectively regulated to ensure the quality of fertilizers delivered to farmers.
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spelling CGSpace1526142025-11-06T05:03:20Z An assessment of fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda Auchan, Abba A. Banful, Afua Branoah agricultural productivity fertilizers quality regulations Though currently absent, the importance of access to affordable, timely, and good quality fertilizer for increased agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria is clear. Consequently, this study examines fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria. Using primary data collected from state officials in charge of fertilizer and from fertilizer production and blending plants, we explore the extent to which the Nigerian fertilizer sector is effectively regulated to ensure the quality of fertilizers delivered to farmers. 2010 2024-10-01T13:55:02Z 2024-10-01T13:55:02Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152614 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda; Auchan, Abba A.; and Banful, Afua Branoah. 2010. An assessment of fertilizer quality regulation in Nigeria. NSSP Report 9. Abuja, Nigeria: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152614
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fertilizers
quality
regulations
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152614
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