Addressing Soluble Fertilizer Accessibility Challenges with Strategic Partnerships
Developing Better Technologies
October 15, 2024
Addressing Soluble Fertilizer Accessibility Challenges with Strategic Partnerships
Ask the Experts: The Fertilizer Basics 
Catalyzing Farm Productivity
October 11, 2024
Ask the Experts: The Fertilizer Basics 
Community Impact: The Emergence of Women’s Agro-Entrepreneurship in N’Dali 
Strengthening Markets
October 10, 2024
Community Impact: The Emergence of Women’s Agro-Entrepreneurship in N’Dali 
Uplifting Communities in Nigeria: Empowering Farmers with Enhanced Yields and Income
Catalyzing Farm Productivity
October 8, 2024
Uplifting Communities in Nigeria: Empowering Farmers with Enhanced Yields and Income
Revitalizing Burundi’s Seed Sector: The Transformative Impact of the PSSD Project 
Strengthening Markets
September 25, 2024
Revitalizing Burundi’s Seed Sector: The Transformative Impact of the PSSD Project 
Registration Future Proofing: Unified Action for Soil Health and Food Security
Enabling Impact
October 15, 2024
Register to Attend IFDC’s Symposium in the Netherlands
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Our Solutions

IFDC believes the key to global food security starts with the soil and ends at the supermarket. We strive to develop better fertilizer and production technologies, transfer these improved technologies to smallholder farmers, and connect these farmers to efficient and profitable markets. By working with strategic partners, we build local capacity and ensure sustainable impact. 

7,564

Demonstration Plots Established

650k

Farmers Applying Good Agricultural Practices

424

Public-Private Partnerships Formed

IFDC specializes in:

  • Soil and Fertilizer Research 
  • Market Systems Development 
  • Public-Private Partnerships 
  • Capacity Building and Training 
  • Environmental Stewardship 

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About Us

We are scientists, development professionals, and community members dedicated to scientific innovations that increase global food production, protect the environment, and empower smallholder farmers. Since 1974, we have worked in more than 100 countries to improve food security from right where it all starts: the soil.  

2SCALE Team Building

IFDC is comprised of a dynamic team of individuals working worldwide to help improve sustainability.