Ghana has received a fresh consignment of 2,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from the Kingdom of Morocco as part of efforts to sustain agricultural production amid tightening global supply and rising prices.
The support comes at a time of global disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges, which continue to affect access to fertiliser across many developing countries.
At a ceremony in Accra, Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil, said the intervention reflects Morocco’s commitment to strengthening agricultural resilience across Africa during periods of global uncertainty.
She noted that the support goes beyond fertiliser supply, adding that Morocco is also assisting Ghana through farmer training, financing support and technical cooperation, including work on a national soil fertility map.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa described the donation as timely, citing increasing scarcity and rising costs on the international market.
He said global tensions affecting major shipping routes have worsened supply challenges, making such partnerships critical.
The minister added that Ghana is leveraging strategic bilateral relations to cushion external shocks, with the fertiliser expected to support government’s Feed Ghana initiative aimed at reducing food import dependence.
Ghana currently spends about $3 billion annually on food imports.
He further revealed that discussions are ongoing to establish local fertiliser production capacity through cooperation with Morocco.
The 2,000 metric tonnes, equivalent to about 50 truckloads, will be distributed nationwide ahead of the upcoming farming season.
