Abuja, Kano — The growing market for agrochemicals in Nigeria has attracted counterfeiters whose fraudulent activities are flooding the country with huge quantities of fake products. Over 70% of Nigeria's 190 million people are said to be farmers.
Agrochemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides as well as fertiliser are commonly used in agriculture to control weeds, pests, improve crop performance and increase crop yields.
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