The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says organic farming is unsuitable to feed Nigeria's growing population. The Southwest/Lagos State Chairman of AFAN, Mr. Femi Oke, said this in an interview on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lagos.
Organic farming is a method of growing and producing food without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms, or irradiation. Organic farmers focus on sustainable practices that promote soil health, biodiversity, and environmental balance.
"We sometimes encourage our farmers to embark on organic farming but the truth is that organic farming cannot cater for our growing population. The increasing Nigerian population and the recent food inflation we have experienced is one of the reasons why most farmers cannot fully go into organic farming. If we decide to go into organic farming fully, we will be unable to feed the growing Nigerian population.
"There are other farming systems that we can also adopt in Nigeria like in most developed countries. Farming systems like hydroponics and aquaponics are being used in more developed climes to boost their food production, we can also tap into that."
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