OCP Africa is a subsidiary of OCP Group, a global provider of phosphate and its derivatives with almost 100 years of experience. OCP AFRICA was created in 2016 to contribute to the sustainable development of African agriculture. OCP Africa is seeking improved fruit and vegetable production to stimulate rural development and play a big role in economic growth.
The company has stated: “We develop fertilizer solutions customized to local conditions and crop needs, and we work with partners in many different African governments, non-profits and private enterprises to connect farmers to the agricultural services, knowledge and resources they need in order to prosper.”
Head, Business Development and Digital Projects, OCP Africa, Akin Akinwande believes there was a need to improve partnerships and collaboration in the agricultural sector to maximize productivity and bolster growth.
OCP Africa is, thus, partnering with the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) to groom growers and agro entrepreneurs to deploy greenhouse technologies to boost food security and economic growth.
To get Nigeria on the map for horticultural products, he reiterated that much must be done to improve the quality of the cultivation as demand for fresh produce increases.
Source: thisdaylive.com