What are fertilizers?
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IFA Annual Conference 2026
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around 500 members
80 countries
$250 billion
traded annually
29 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.
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SFA Class Catalog
Collective Action to Make Nature and Climate Outcomes Financially Viable
Sustainable Intensification in Brazil: Advancing Resilient and Regenerative Agri-Food Systems
Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World: Building Resilience through Innovation
Sustainable Intensification: Feeding the Future Without Consuming the Planet
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Discover how fertilizers help feed the global population, learn more about innovative projects and follow discussion around the world.
Latest news.
Open Letter: Protect Fertilizer Supply Chains to Safeguard Global Food Security
IFA Launches Second Edition of Global Cultivate Challenge for Plant Nutrition Startups
The growth paradox of 2026: Why resilience is now a revenue strategy
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Media Enquiries
media@fertilizer.org
Membership Enquiries
ifamembership@fertilizer.org