fertilizer Archives - Farming First

Asia: Creative solutions in the Indian agriculture sector have been shown to save water, energy and money in the face of a national water crisis.

News: Environment, Food Security & Nutrition

Professor Weifeng Zhang Wins IFA Norman Borlaug Award

Farming First

Asia: Professor Weifeng Zhang, the winner of the 2018 IFA Norman Borlaug Award, has been a driving force in China's agricultural revolution.

Opinion: Environment, Food Security & Nutrition

Agroecology in Action: with Professor Pedro Sanchez

Pedro Sanchez

Latin America & the Caribbean: From Brazil to Zambia, Dr. Pedro Sanchez discusses agroecological approaches to build farmers' resilience while protecting the planet.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition, Market Access

Helping Farmers Earn More at Less Cost Through Fertilizer Use Efficiency

Scott J. Angle

Global: Dr. Scott J. Angle, President and CEO of IFDC explains how farmers can keep their costs low and their yields high through efficient fertilizer use.

Opinion: Environment

Chegou a Hora Para a Segunda Revolução Verde no Brasil

David Roquetti

Latin America & the Caribbean: New innovations can help bring about a second green revolution, says executive director of Brazil's national fertilizer association.

Opinion: Environment

It Is Time for Brazil’s Second Green Revolution

Farming First & David Roquetti

Latin America & the Caribbean: New innovations can help bring about a "Second Green Revolution" in Brazil, explains the executive director of Brazil's national fertilizer association, ANDA.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition, Market Access

Soil Health: The Key to Boosting Productivity, Sustainability and Resilience

Adrian Johnston

Global: Adrian Johnston, Retired Vice President of IPNI Africa & Asia tells Farming First why efficient use of fertilizer is key to doubling smallholder productivity & incomes, SDG2.3.

Opinion: Climate

Can Fertilizers Help Us Mitigate Climate Change?

Deborah Hellums

Asia: Chief Program Officer at the International Fertilizer Development Cente outlines the ways that sustainable fertilizer use can combat climate change.

Opinion: Environment

#IamAg! Meet Xin, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland

Xin Zhang

Asia: Xin Zhang studies the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of agricultural production. Find out how she got started in her academic career.

Case Study: Environment

New infographic: Managing Water and Fertilizer for Sustainable Agricultural Intensification

Farming First

Global: This World Water Week, IFA and partners have produced an infographic that visualises the necessary steps for the optimization of water and fertilizer use.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition, Market Access

Closing Africa’s Yield Gap

Richard Mkandawire

Africa & Middle East: How can more competitive and sustainable fertilizer markets be established in Africa to contribute to an African Green Revolution?