OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of Morocco's OCP Group, has signed a strategic agreement with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), a public agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, to supply 1.1 million tons of non-urea fertilizers between 2025 and 2026. According to a joint statement, the partnership aims to promote a science-based, innovative, and long-term vision for a self-sufficient agricultural future in Bangladesh by providing tailored fertilizers and encouraging responsible use. As part of the agreement, OCP Nutricrops hosted an official Bangladeshi delegation, including representatives from BADC and the Ministry of Agriculture. The visit included a signing ceremony and a tour of the Jorf Lasfar industrial platform, home to the world's largest fertilizer production site, as well as the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), OCP's leading partner in R&D and innovation. The visit had two main goals: finalizing the commercial agreement and exploring new areas of cooperation in agricultural research, farmer training, and technology transfer, aligned with Bangladesh's strategic priorities. «We are proud to renew our partnership with BADC, a reflection of the continued trust of our Bangladeshi partners and our shared commitment to sustainable and efficient agriculture», said Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops. «This agreement strengthens our long-standing strategic relationship and paves the way for deeper collaboration in research, training, and innovation». BADC plays a vital role in supplying Bangladeshi farmers with key agricultural inputs. The partnership aligns with Bangladesh's national agricultural goals, including the 2020 Good Agricultural Practices policy and the 2025–2050 Vision Plan, and reflects shared ambitions around sustainability, food security, and innovation. Over the past 17 years, the OCP-Bangladesh partnership has evolved into a strategic alliance supporting the country's transition toward self-sufficient and sustainable farming. Between 2019 and 2023, OCP Foundation trained nearly 15,000 farmers in Bangladesh, more than 4,400 of them women, on best agricultural practices to improve yields and livelihoods. Rahul Amin Khan, Chairman of BADC, expressed Bangladesh's gratitude to OCP and Morocco «for their continuous support in boosting agricultural productivity» and voiced optimism for further collaboration in innovation, logistics, technology transfer, and training. This long-term partnership reflects OCP Nutricrops' commitment to improving soil health, empowering farmers, and enhancing food security in Bangladesh. It also highlights the strategic importance of South–South cooperation, advancing agricultural transformation and shared development goals in emerging economies.
