The Impact of Organic Agriculture Practices on Sustainable Crop Production in Nigeria

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@article{1710769,
      author = {Dr Sylvester Eziama, Dr Samson Adangbe},
      title = {The Impact of Organic Agriculture Practices on Sustainable Crop Production in Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {8},
      number = {6},
      pages = {1137-1150},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710769.pdf},
      abstract = {Agriculture is central to food security and rural livelihoods in Nigeria, yet conventional reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides has generated long-term environmental and socio-economic challenges, including soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. Organic agriculture presents a sustainable alternative by enhancing soil fertility, reducing production costs, and minimizing ecological damage. This study evaluates the impact of four organic inputscompost, animal manure, biofertilizers, and Joevet powderon crop production in Nigeria using regression analysis. The results reveal that all four inputs significantly improve yields, though their contributions vary. Compost (?? = 0.12, p < 0.001) and animal manure (?? = 0.09, p = 0.025) enhance soil fertility by enriching organic matter and supplying essential nutrients, though adoption may be limited by bulkiness, transportation costs, and quality variation. Biofertilizer (?? = 0.18, p < 0.001) exhibits one of the strongest effects, improving yields through enhanced nutrient uptake and nitrogen fixation. Joevet powder (?? = 0.19, p = 0.001) demonstrates the largest coefficient, underscoring its effectiveness as a bio-organic pesticide that preserves yield by preventing pest-related losses rather than directly improving soil fertility. Overall, the findings confirm that organic agriculture significantly contributes to sustainable crop production in Nigeria. Integrating fertility-enhancing inputs with pest-control innovations such as Joevet powder provides a holistic pathway for improving productivity, resilience, and environmental sustainability. These results highlight the need for policies that promote wider adoption of organic inputs through farmer training, extension support, and input accessibility. The study recommends Strengthening Access to Joevet Powder},
      keywords = {Compose, Animal Manure, Biofertilizer, Pest Control, Yield, Degradation, Pollution},
      month = {December},
  }