Our customization process
An innovative approach for precision and efficiency
We help farmers understand exactly what their soil needs – then we produce customized fertilizer to deliver exactly the right nutrients.
Our customized fertilizers are fine-tuned to the needs of specific soils, helping farmers follow the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship – right fertilizer, right rate, right time, right place – with more precision than ever.
Customized fertilizers are better for the soil, they reduce waste and are more cost-effective. They are also helping to unlock the potential of African agriculture. We’re working with organizations across the continent to increase the availability of these fertilizers, through a network of stakeholders, local governments and local manufacturers.
Our customization process follows four steps:
1. Map the soil
Our mobile labs map local soil quality, to assess the nutrient levels and see what the soil needs
2. Develop the formula
We create a specific fertilizer for the soil, with finely-balanced nutrients for optimum plant growth
3. Produce it locally
We work with local manufacturers to produce the customized fertilizer
4. Teach sustainable methods
We share our knowledge of optimal fertilizer use to prevent pollution and encourage sustainable farming
Flexible production, innovative solutions
Our production system, investment in new technologies and collaboration with local governments have allowed us to produce plant nutrition that can be customized to meet the unique needs of different soils all across the globe.
We work with local blenders to develop our fertilizers, combining our expertise with their area knowledge and infrastructure so that we can collaborate and help the farmers as efficiently as possible. Through localized production, we reduce our impact on the environment, and by working with the local farmers and their communities, we create shared knowledge.
Our recent progress
37%
increase in maize yield in Ethiopia
23
new tailor-made formulas introduced in 11 countries
27
blending units established in Nigeria to help meet demand across the continent
Improving access and technology
Following our success in Nigeria and Ethiopia, OCP is engaged in local projects to establish similar blending units and operations in Rwanda. In Morocco, we have gone a step further, launching a pilot for a ‘smart blender,’ which uses advanced technology to improve the efficiency and precision of the process.
Discover more
Fertilizers
Read about our industry-leading products for blending and bespoke application across many soil profiles.
Customization
Discover how we incorporate customization into everything we do – from our operations to our community initiatives.
Vision for Africa
See why African agriculture is a crucial part of our sustainable future and how customized fertilizer holds the key to ensuring its success.
