Malawi’s Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, Kennedy Lweya, has hailed the approval of two Moroccan fertilisers for use in Malawi as a game-changing moment in the country’s quest for agricultural transformation and economic self-reliance.
The Agriculture Technologies Clearing Committee (ATCC) endorsed the use of OCP Africa’s NPSB and NPSZN fertilisers following a year of rigorous efficacy trials across research stations and farmers’ fields in Malawi.
The trials, carried out by a joint team of Malawian and Moroccan scientists, showed that the fertilisers significantly increased maize yields, enhanced soil health, and boosted farmers’ incomes compared to conventional fertilisers.
“This is not just about fertiliser; it is about food security, foreign exchange savings, and farmer prosperity,” Lweya said during the official communication of the approval.
Lweya observed that the move marks a new phase in Malawi’s agriculture strategy.
“With this approval, we are ushering in a new era of agricultural commercialisation,” he noted, adding that the development aligns with President Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s ATM+M Strategy that focuses on Agriculture, Tourism, Mining, and Manufacturing.
He also underlined the importance of the growing bilateral cooperation between Malawi and Morocco.
“The recent Government-to-Government agreement goes beyond trade. It lays the groundwork for a fertiliser blending factory in Malawi that will ensure supply security, reduce import costs, and create opportunities for regional exports,” Lweya emphasised.
The approval supports Malawi’s policy shift towards customised, soil-specific fertilisers that offer better value for farmers and enhances resilience in the face of rising global input costs.
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