OCP Africa joined the launch of Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development Project, alongside the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture led by HE Dr. Girma Amente and other partners, including the African Development Bank, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Global Center on Adaptation.
This project follows the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi. It aims to tackle the critical issue of soil health across millions of hectares of Ethiopian land, according to a statement issued by OCP Africa.
"OCP Africa's support for this project will address the unique soil challenges in Ethiopia, such as salinity and acidity. By conducting comprehensive assessments of the local soil, climate, and cropping systems, we will develop customized solutions to improve soil health and fertility. This science-based approach, combined with a comprehensive program of capacity building and farmer training in best agricultural practices, will contribute to closing the yield gap in Ethiopia's wheat value chain" stated Dr. Mohamed Anouar Jamali, CEO of OCP Africa.
The statement pointed out that the project aims to analyze one million hectares of land, educate over one million farmers, and establish four farmer hubs in Ethiopia.
"Collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has yielded promising results," said OCP Africa, adding that "since 2019, OCP Africa has developed and tested customized fertilizer formulas, significantly improving productivity on acid soils. Large-scale demonstrations conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and other regional institutes have confirmed substantial yield increases using these adapted formulas."
OCP Africa remains committed to supporting Ethiopia's journey towards a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.
