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around 500 members
80 countries

$250 billion
traded annually

45 Industry
Stewardship Champions

Who we are.

IFA is the only global fertilizer association and has a membership of around 500 entities in some 80 countries, encompassing all actors in the fertilizer value chain.

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Priorities

Sustainable Production

Fertilizers are fundamental to agriculture and our challenge is to feed the world sustainably. Sustainable fertilizer production is key to increasing our industry’s energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.

Priorities

Climate Change

We work across the agriculture value chain to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase sequestration of carbon in soil.

Priorities

Food Security

Fertilizers are used across the globe to support sustainable agricultural production, and it is estimated that half the food we eat is produced thanks to mineral fertilizers.

What are fertilizers?

Fertilizers are food for plants: they provide nutrients for plants to grow and thrive. It is estimated that half the food we eat is produced thanks to mineral fertilizers.

Innovation corner.

IFA members, and the agriculture sector as a whole, are continuously working to improve the performance and sustainability of fertilizers and their application.

Around the World

Discover how fertilizers help feed the global population, learn more about innovative projects and follow discussion around the world. 

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Latest news.

International Fertilizer Association elects new Chair and welcomes new Board Directors
Press Release 15 May 2025

International Fertilizer Association elects new Chair and welcomes new Board Directors

International Fertilizer Association elects new Chair and welcomes new Board Directors Monaco, May 14, 2025 The membership of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) elected Ken Seitz, CE...
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International Fertilizer Association launches groundbreaking report on phosphogypsum and the circular economy
Press Release 08 May 2025

International Fertilizer Association launches groundbreaking report on phosphogypsum and the circular economy

International Fertilizer Association launches groundbreaking report on phosphogypsum and the circular economy London and Paris, May 8, 2025 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) has publish...
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IFA unveils Innovation Hub program and startup competition to drive agricultural advancements
Press Release 01 Apr 2025

IFA unveils Innovation Hub program and startup competition to drive agricultural advancements

IFA unveils Innovation Hub program and startup competition to drive agricultural advancements Barcelona, Spain, April 1, 2025 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) is proud to announce the...
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Get in touch.

Media Enquiries

 media@fertilizer.org

Membership Enquiries

 ifamembership@fertilizer.org