OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of OCP Group, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), a public agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh, to supply 1.1 million tons of non-urea fertilizers over the 2025–2026 period.
According to a statement from the company, the agreement was formalized during an official visit by a high-level Bangladeshi delegation, including representatives from BADC and the Bangladeshi Ministry of Agriculture. The visit featured key milestones such as the signing ceremony and a tour of the Al Jorf industrial platform — the world’s largest fertilizer production site — in addition to a visit to Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a leading research and development partner of the OCP Group and a continental hub for applied research and innovation.
The visit had two primary objectives: to finalize the commercial agreement and to explore new opportunities for cooperation in agronomic research, agricultural training, and technology transfer, in line with Bangladesh’s strategic agricultural priorities.
The partnership, according to OCP Nutricrops, reflects a shared commitment to providing customized and sustainable fertilizer solutions that contribute to building a self-sufficient and resilient agricultural future for Bangladesh — one rooted in science, innovation, and long-term collaboration.
Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops, stated: “We are proud of this renewed partnership with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation. It reflects the ongoing trust of our Bangladeshi partners and our shared commitment to more efficient and sustainable agriculture. This agreement strengthens a long-term strategic relationship and paves the way for new collaborations in research, training, and innovation.”
BADC plays a key role in providing Bangladeshi farmers with essential agricultural inputs. This partnership aligns with Bangladesh’s national agricultural priorities, including the Good Agricultural Practices Policy (2020) and the Perspective Plan 2025–2050. It also highlights shared objectives centered on sustainability, food security, and innovation. Over the past 17 years, the partnership has evolved into a strategic alliance and a shared ambition: to support Bangladesh’s transition toward a sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural model.
Ruhul Amin Khan, Chairman of BADC, said: “Bangladesh and its people are profoundly grateful to OCP and Morocco for their continued support in the productivity of agriculture in Bangladesh. We are enthusiastically optimistic about more joint cooperation in various sectors of Bangladesh agriculture, through innovations, logistics support, technology transfer, imparting training, among others.”
The statement added that this long-term partnership reflects OCP Nutricrops’ commitment to promoting soil health, empowering farmers, and strengthening food security in Bangladesh. Between 2019 and 2023, and through the OCP Foundation, nearly 15,000 farmers — including over 4,400 women — were trained in best agricultural practices, contributing to increased productivity and improved farmer livelihoods.
This collaboration also underscores the strategic importance of South–South cooperation in OCP Nutricrops’ global approach. By fostering deep, long-term alliances with major agricultural stakeholders in the Global South — such as Bangladesh — OCP Nutricrops promotes localized, mutually beneficial solutions that reinforce national food security, accelerate agricultural transformation, and support a shared development agenda across emerging economies.
