Morocco to Supply 1.1m Tonnes of Fertilizers to BD

OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has signed a major agreement with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) to supply 1.1 million tonnes of non-urea fertilizers during the 2025–2026 period.

The deal reinforces a long-standing partnership aimed at supporting Bangladesh’s agricultural self-sufficiency and promoting sustainable farming practices.

A Bangladeshi delegation comprising officials from BADC and the Ministry of Agriculture recently visited Morocco to finalise the agreement and explore broader cooperation opportunities. The visit included a tour of the Al Jorf industrial platform— the world’s largest fertiliser production site— and a visit to Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, a leading research partner of OCP.

The agreement also opens doors for deeper collaboration in agricultural research, technology transfer, and farmer training, aligned with Bangladesh’s national goals for sustainable agriculture.

Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops, expressed pride in the renewed partnership, calling it a sign of mutual trust and a shared commitment to efficient, sustainable agriculture.

BADC Chairman Ruhul Amin Khan expressed gratitude to OCP and Morocco for their continued support and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation in innovation, logistics, and technology.

The agreement aligns with Bangladesh’s Good Agricultural Practices Policy (2020) and its long-term Perspective Plan 2025–2050, underlining goals in food security and sustainability.

Over the past 17 years, the partnership between OCP and Bangladesh has grown into a strategic alliance. Between 2019 and 2023, nearly 15,000 farmers—including over 4,000 women—were trained in improved agricultural techniques under initiatives supported by the OCP Foundation.

This collaboration reflects the strategic importance of South-South cooperation and highlights a shared commitment to advancing food security, farmer empowerment, and sustainable development.