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Improving soil health and plant nutrition lies at the very heart of closing the yield and nutritional gap and conquering hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our research at IFDC has always been a core component of achieving this goal.

Science-backed innovation is one of our principles of engagement. IFDC embraces new discoveries – its own or others’ – and works with public and private partners to validate their applicability in smallholder systems. We deliver the foundational evidence for adapting and responsibly scaling agricultural and food systems innovations while improving soil health and plant nutrition. We analyze data to inform decisions and  use collaborative, adaptive, and learning approaches to expand our knowledge base and outreach.

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