OCP Africa participated in the launch of the Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development Project in Ethiopia, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, as well as partners such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Netherlands and the Global Centre for Adaptation (GCA).
This initiative, which follows the trajectory of the Nairobi Summit on Fertilizers and Soil Health in Africa, represents an important step towards solving the soil health problems affecting tens of millions of hectares of land in Ethiopia.
Dr. Mohamed Anouar Jamali, CEO of OCP Africa, outlined the objectives of the project: “OCP Africa’s support for this project will help address the unique soil challenges in Ethiopia, such as salinity and acidity. By conducting comprehensive assessments of local soils, climate and cropping systems, we will develop customized solutions to improve soil health and fertility.”
“This scientific approach, combined with a comprehensive program of capacity building and farmer training in best farming practices, will help reduce the yield gap in Ethiopia’s wheat value chain,” said Anouar Jamali.
The project aims to :
– Map 1 million hectares of soil.
– Reach over 1 million farmers through various programs.
– Establish 4 agricultural hubs in the country.
Collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has already shown promising results. Since 2019, OCP Africa has developed and tested customized fertilizer formulas, significantly improving the productivity of acid soils.
Large-scale demonstrations carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and other regional institutes have confirmed substantial yield increases using these adapted formulas.
As OCP Africa pursues this approach, the commitment remains strong to support Ethiopia’s efforts towards a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.
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