Water and Agriculture: Industry Takes Decisive Steps Toward Water Resilience
The fertilizer industry is taking decisive action to address global water security challenges while ensuring sustainable agricultural production. With approximately 70% of global freshwater withdrawals currently used for agriculture, the industry is implementing innovative solutions to optimize water usage across the agricultural value chain.
“The fertilizer industry recognizes that water security and food security are interlinked. The industry advocates for the efficient use of fertilizers and water resources with appropriate integrated, synchronized management systems that contribute to reduce the water footprint of food crops, and increase economic well-being, environmental protection and climate mitigation and adaptation”
said Alzbeta Klein, CEO/Director General of the International Fertilizer Association.
Key Initiatives
Production Site Improvements
Fertilizer companies have achieved remarkable results in water conservation, with some facilities operating with up to 87% recycled water and others achieving zero freshwater withdrawals from water-stressed areas.
Agricultural Solutions
The industry promotes synchronized nutrient and water management strategies, implementing advanced technologies such as fertigation and precision farming systems to maximize resource efficiency.
Read the full position paper here.
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About the International Fertilizer Association
The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) was founded in 1927 and is the only global fertilizer association, with around 500 members from more than 80 countries and a mission to promote the efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients. This mission plays a critical role in helping to feed the world sustainably. IFA represents providers of plant nutrition solutions. Members include fertilizer producers, traders and distributors, as well as their associations, service providers to the industry, research organizations, agtech startups and non-governmental organizations.
