Morocco Donates 1,000 Tons of Fertilizers Annually to Support Small Farmers in Panama

The Government of Panama has announced an agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco under which Morocco will provide 1,000 tons of fertilizers annually to support smallholder farmers in the country. The initiative is part of a partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural production in Panama and helping the sector cope with global market fluctuations.

The announcement was made during a press conference held on Thursday, March 5, by Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino. Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez explained that the initiative falls within a cooperation roadmap signed between Panama and Morocco in June 2025 to enhance bilateral partnership in agricultural and technical fields.

The Panamanian official noted that the initiative resulted from a series of diplomatic contacts and official visits by a delegation from Panama’s Ministry of Agricultural Development to Morocco, during which both sides agreed on sending the first shipment of fertilizers to Panamanian farmers.

This initiative comes at a critical time, amid growing concerns over rising global fertilizer prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could significantly increase agricultural production costs in many countries.
According to Panamanian officials, the Moroccan support will help ease the burden on small farmers and strengthen local production, particularly in regions where agriculture represents a major pillar of the local economy.

The agreement goes beyond fertilizer donations and also includes technical cooperation from Morocco to develop a soil fertility map for Panama. This scientific tool will help improve fertilizer use efficiency and boost agricultural productivity.
The initiative reflects Morocco’s continued efforts to strengthen what is often referred to as “agricultural diplomacy”, supporting partner countries with fertilizers and agricultural expertise within the framework of South–South cooperation, a policy the kingdom promotes in Africa and Latin America.
The fertilizers are expected to be directed to agricultural regions with the largest number of small producers in Panama, contributing to strengthening food security and improving agricultural productivity in the country