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The rising cost of fertiliser has become a source of concern for women farmers in Bauchi State.
Marka Abbas, the spokesperson of the Small-scale Women Farmers Organisation in Bauchi State, said the high cost of fertilisers and other farming inputs will hinder women farmers in the state from participating in farming activities in 2026.
Abbas, in an interview with NAN, said the price hike has placed a heavy burden on farmers, particularly small-scale women farmers.
A check in markets across the Bauchi metropolis indicated that the Urea brand of fertilisers sold between N50,000 and N53,000, and the NPK brand sold between N25,000 and N60,000, depending on the quality.
According to Abbas, the price hike has placed a heavy burden on farmers, particularly women operating on a small scale. She said farmers now spend a lot on fertilisers, inputs and labour, only to sell their produce at a low price during harvest.
“We spend heavily on inputs and labour, but prices are low at harvest. This makes it difficult for us to continue farming,” said Abbas.
She further urged the government to address the rising prices of fertiliser and farming inputs, adding that if not addressed, many small-scale farmers may skip the 2026 planting season. Abbas said the government’s intervention will support farmers and boost productivity.
Another farmer, Ishaku Ibrahim, said that he has begun preparations for the rainy season, but accessing inputs remained a major challenge due to rising costs.
Ibrahim said that proactive measures are necessary to enhance farmers’ access to fertilisers and inputs, enabling them to improve their production.
