From Water to Land: Creating Innovative Solutions for Soil Health and Fertility in the Sahel
Catalyzing Farm Productivity
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From Water to Land: Creating Innovative Solutions for Soil Health and Fertility in
Empowering Young Entrepreneurial Farmers through HortiNigeria’s Innovative Platform
Strengthening Markets
October 18, 2024
Empowering Young Entrepreneurial Farmers through HortiNigeria’s Innovative Platform
Global Fertilizer Day: How Fertilizers Feed the World
Catalyzing Farm Productivity
October 16, 2024
Global Fertilizer Day: How Fertilizers Feed the World
Addressing Soluble Fertilizer Accessibility Challenges with Strategic Partnerships
Developing Better Technologies
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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 
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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.