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Rabat – Surinamese officials held talks with a Moroccan delegation to deepen cooperation on soil research to boost agricultural production and food security.
News outlet Suriname Herald reported today that discussions focused on the implementation of field sampling to map soil fertility across Suriname.
The Moroccan delegation expressed readiness to share expertise in fertilizers and organic fertilization to reinforce food security in the region.
“Work is also underway on plans to jointly test fertilizers, including in Nickerie,” the same source said.
It also outlined investment opportunities under consideration by the two countries, including boosting the production chain and expanding fertilizer imports.
Morocco ranks among global leading fertilizer producers, holding approximately 70% of the globe’s phosphate reserves.
These resources position Morocco as a leader in fertilizer production and lithium iron phosphate batteries.
OCP Group manages Morocco’s phosphate reserves and collaborates with regional and global partners in the field.
The OCP is known for promoting fertilizers as essential ingredients for soil health, contributing to global food security.
The group has been guiding African farmers on the role of fertilizers, sharing expertise to foster sustainable agriculture practices.
Morocco has also been exporting fertilizers to key partners, including India, which recently secured a fertilizer supply of 2.5 million tons for the 2025-2026 season to strengthen its agricultural supply chain.
White House adviser Kevin Hassett made this announcement in his remarks to CNBC in March.
Morocco has launched a 2023-2027 plan seeking to raise fertilizer production.
The strategy involves a global investment of $13 billion to increase mining and fertilizer production capabilities while targeting full carbon neutrality by 2040.
The investment program seeks to increase production capacity from 12 million tons to 20 million tons by 2027.
OCP also plans to supply all its industrial facilities with green energy by 2027, using wind, solar, hydroelectric, and cogeneration sources.
