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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.

IFA announces the 2025 recipients of the IFA Science Awards, recognizing excellence in plant nutrition research and innovation
Press Release 19 Nov 2025

IFA announces the 2025 recipients of the IFA Science Awards, recognizing excellence in plant nutrition research and innovation

Rabat, Morocco, November 19, 2025 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) today announced the winners of the 2025 IFA Science Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to plant nutriti...
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A Global Competition for Talent
Blog Post 13 Oct 2025

A Global Competition for Talent

A changing global workforce The global workforce is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. Across every industry, organizations are feeling the effects of technological disruption, shifting geo...
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IFA announces inaugural Cultivate Challenge finalist cohort
Press Release 30 Jul 2025

IFA announces inaugural Cultivate Challenge finalist cohort

IFA announces inaugural Cultivate Challenge finalist cohort Paris, France, July 30, 2025 The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) has today announced the finalist cohort of 13 startups for the...
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Get in touch.

Media Enquiries

 media@fertilizer.org

Membership Enquiries

 ifamembership@fertilizer.org