Nigeria faces significant challenges in wheat production, leading to high import bills despite the crop's importance for economic growth and food security. Low yields are primarily attributed to poor soil fertility and inadequate nutrient management.

A study conducted across Jigawa, Kano, Gombe, and Sokoto States revealed widespread deficiencies in organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, zinc, and boron. To combat these issues and achieve a target yield of 4-5 tons/hectare, the study recommends applying at least 5,000kg of organic fertilizer before land preparation.

Furthermore, specific fertilizer recommendations were developed for each state, utilizing either NPK 15:15:15 or NPK 20:10:10 blends, alongside urea, MOP, and SSP, to be applied at specific times during the crop cycle to enhance wheat output and improve soil health.