Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, recently inked a pivotal partnership with OCP Africa aimed at fostering a fair agricultural transition focused on soil health and supporting local farmers. The agreement, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by OCP’s Senior Vice-President for West Africa, Mehdi Filali, and the Minister, heralds a significant step towards building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural sector in Sierra Leone.
This collaborative effort will see OCP Africa and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security undertaking various initiatives. These include the last-mile distribution of essential farm inputs and services, local production of specialized fertilizers tailored to local soil conditions, interventions to enhance soil health and fertility, the development of a digital decision support platform, establishment of integrated model farms, and the implementation of demonstration trials.
This partnership is also poised to provide a substantial boost to President Bio’s Feed Salone initiative, with Minister Kpaka at the forefront of efforts to realize its objectives.
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group boasting a rich legacy of over 100 years in providing phosphate and its derivatives globally, was established in 2016 with a specific focus on contributing to the sustainable development of African agriculture. By crafting fertilizer solutions tailored to local needs and collaborating with partners across the continent, including non-profit organizations and private enterprises, OCP Africa is dedicated to connecting farmers with the necessary agricultural services, knowledge, and resources to optimize production.
