Press Releases - Fertilizer

29 Nov 2023

Dr. Jian Feng Ma, Dr. Chelsea Janke, and Dr. Shan Li Honored as the winners of the IFA Science Awards 2023

Doha, Qatar, November 28, 2023 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today announced the recipients of the IFA Science Awards for their exceptional contributions to the field of plant nutrit...

15 Nov 2023

UNL and IFA project to assemble comprehensive global ag data on potassium deficiencies

Paris, France, November 15, 2023 Deficiencies in potassium, an essential nutrient for plants, may be hampering many cropping systems around the world. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the Int...

20 Jun 2023

The International Fertilizer Association re-establishes its presence in London, co-locates with the Grain and Feed Trade Association

London, UK and Paris, France, June 20, 2023 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) has opened an office in London, within the premises of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) The move...

09 Jun 2023

International Fertilizer Association Elects New Chair and New Board Directors

Paris, France, June 9, 2023 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) has announced that Tony Will has been elected its new Chair of the Association. Will is President and Chief Executive Office...

23 May 2023

Phospholutions wins the IFA/UM6P Africa AgTech Startup Showcase Prestigious industry prize fosters sustainable solutions for African agriculture

Prague, Czech Republic, May 22, 2023 Phospholutions has been selected by agricultural industry leaders as the winner of the IFA/UM6P Africa AgTech Startup Showcase at the IFA Annual Conference in Pra...

25 Apr 2023

Argus/IFA study reaffirms no shortage of phosphate rock

London, UK, April 25, 2023 In the first global review of phosphate rock resources and reserves since 2010, a new study finds that there is enough technically recoverable phosphate for more than 300 y...

15 Nov 2022

IFA partners with FAO and agricultural research leaders to introduce a new global cropland nutrient budget database

Paris, France, November 15, 2022 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) is pleased to announce the launch of a global nutrient budget reference database, providing more accurate estimates of...

01 Nov 2022

Dr. Fang-jie Zhao, Dr. Xia Liang and Jean-Martial Johnson Announced as The Winners of IFA Science Awards 2022

Washington, D.C., USA, November 01, 2022 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today announced the winners of its IFA Science Awards for excellence in plant nutrition science and innovation...

01 Nov 2022

K+S AG announced as IFA’s 2022 Industry Stewardship Champion

Washington D.C., United States, November 01, 2022 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today presented its distinguished 2022 Industry Stewardship Champions gold medal for excellence in Saf...

28 Oct 2022

IFA and AHP Unify Efforts to Strengthen African Agricultural Systems

Paris, France, October 28, 2022 The African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP) and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) are pleased to announce a new collaboration to further the development of g...

15 Sep 2022

Reducing Emissions From Fertilizer Use Report

Amid an evolving food crisis and in line with environmental goals, the fertilizer industry is helping to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint while contributing to global food security. From the fe...

15 Sep 2022

GHG emissions cuts of up to 70% from nitrogen fertilizer use possible

Paris, France, September 15, 2022 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from mineral nitrogen fertilizer use can be reduced by 70% by 2050, according to a new report released today by the International Fert...

09 Sep 2022

UM6P and IFA launch the Africa Agtech Startup Showcase

Paris, France, September 08, 2022 Innovation is positioning African agricultural systems for a productive and sustainable future. In light of this transformation process, the International Fertilizer...

24 Aug 2022

IFA partners with agricultural research leaders to launch open data crop nutrition platform

Paris, France, August 24, 2022 A one of a kind global platform designed to drive international research collaboration and expand open access to crop nutrient data to farmers, their advisers and pol...

27 Jul 2022

Global fertilizer use likely to decline before partial recovery, with food security implications

Paris, France, July 27, 2022 The International Fertilization Association (IFA) forecasts a decline in global mineral fertilizer use of up to 7% in a pessimistic scenario – a reflection of significa...

01 Jun 2022

International Fertilizer Association awards ICL Iberia and Yara India sustainability honors

Vienna, Austria, June 01 2022 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today awarded its prestigious 2022 Green Leaf Award for excellence in safety, health and the environment to ICL Iberia a...

13 Dec 2021

FAO and the International Fertilizer Association renew MoU to promote sustainable fertilizer use

Paris, France, 13 December 2021 FAO and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), agreeing to promote the sustainable use and managemen...

15 Nov 2021

IFA Announces the 2021 Industry Stewardship Champions of the Fertilizer Industry

Paris, France, 15 November 2021 Following the launch of its Industry Stewardship Champions program in 2019, the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) is proud to announce that the commitment fro...

15 Nov 2021

International Fertilizer Association Awards Scientific Research Honors to Three Scientifics

Paris, France, 15 November 2021 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today announced the winners of its IFA Science Awards for excellence in plant nutrition science and innovation for susta...