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Some have said that IFDC's Research and Pilot Plant capabilities are our best-kept secret. We don't mean for it to be a secret! If you're looking for a partner to scale up your next-generation solutions for soil health and plant nutrition, we've got what you need, from research through implementation. Learn more and contact us: https://lnkd.in/gi8DYEby #Agriculture #Research #PilotPlant #SoilHealth #PlantNutrition #Laboratory #Greenhouses #FoodSecurity #Innovation #AgTech #Scalability #Feasability #FoodSystems #FarmingSystems #Implementation

We're commemorating our 50th anniversary with #50thFridays! #DidYouKnow that IFDC helped organize the 2006 Africa Fertilizer Summit? The Africa Fertilizer Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, was one of the largest meetings in history to focus on Africa’s agricultural issues. More than 1,100 participants, including heads of state and government officials called for sweeping smallholder-focused fertilizer policy reform in the historic Abuja Declaration on Fertilizer for an African Green Revolution. Explore our historical timeline: https://lnkd.in/diqDSRFX

The AFSH Summit side-event ���Mapping Organic Feedstocks in Africa: A Step Towards Nature-Positive Fertilizer Production” hosted innovative talks on organo-mineral fertilizers! On May 7, the side-event in Nairobi, Kenya focused on new developments in African agriculture through the use of organo-mineral fertilizers. Ruben Sakrabani, Professor of Soil Chemistry at Cranfield University, led the discussion on OMFs and their positive impact on smallholder farmers in Africa. Through the application of OMFs, crop nutrients and soil health can be greatly improved. Additionally, the side event presented a live survey where reports from 95% of side event participants showed that farmers in their country would be interested in trialing organo-mineral fertilizers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g49nnRhD #SoilHealth #Agriculture #Fertilizers #Africa #AFSH2024 #FertilizerResearch

The IFDC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the official appointment of Dr. Neal Gutterson on July 1, 2024, where he will serve as Chair-Elect until November 7, when he will assume the role of Board Chair. His distinguished career includes key leadership positions such as Vice President of Research and Development at Dupont Pioneer and Chief Technology Officer of Corteva Agriscience. IFDC is proud to work with Dr. Gutterson, who is dedicated to advancing farmer value through scientific innovation, strategic leadership, and sustainable farming practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQWFf9KA #BoardofDirectors #Announcment #Agriculture #Research #Innovation #Technology #AgriculturalDevelopment #NewMember #Farmers

Major changes in agricultural systems – especially improvements in nutrient use efficiency and soil health – are required to meet the challenge of creating a more food-secure, environmentally sustainable world. Do you have a passion for developing and researching better agricultural practices and improving soil health for smallholder farmers? Apply now to be our Vice President of Research and Development-Chief Scientist! This is an international recruitment with a duty station in the IFDC office based in Muscle Shoals, AL. Send us your resume today! https://lnkd.in/dKmaZtzG #Hiring #ApplyNow #Jobs #Opportunities #Science #Research #Agriculture #AgriculturalDevelopment #VicePresident #Scientist

AfricaFertilizer held the first Fertilizer Technical Working Group for 2024 on March 5-6 to validate Nigeria’s 2023 fertilizer statistics and apparent consumption. These workshops serve as a valuable platform for accessing crucial information regarding soluble fertilizers in Nigeria and also other countries in sub-Saharan Africa where technical working groups are conducted. View highlights in English and French at the bottom of the project page in the "Related Publications" tab: https://lnkd.in/gqTaNCge #Fertilizer #Workshop #Nigeria #Highlights #WorkingGroups #EnablingImpact #Research #Africa Development Gateway: An IREX Venture USAID