AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY JOURNAL OF NORTH AMERICA Biodiversity and agricultural productivity enhancement in Nigeria: application of processed Moringa oleifera seeds for improved organic farming

Abstract

ABSTRACT A mini field trial on the use and bio-decomposition of moringa oleifera seed cake as organic fertilzer was carried out in the Sheda Science and Technology Complex. The field investigation established the fact that organic farming based on the use of processed Moringa Oleifera seed as fertilizer on a maize farm achieved significant improvement on soil nutrients as shown in the plant yield as compared to the control. This integrated biodiversity management approach to agriculture will afford the farmers in developing societies like Nigeria ready sources of organic fertilizers with a view to optimizing crop production and environmental protection and ultimately reduce poverty