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Podcasts from the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). IFA was founded in 1927 and is the only global fertilizer association, with more than 400 members in 70 countries and a mission to promote efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients. This mission plays a critical role in helping to feed the world sustainably. IFA represents providers of plant nutrition solutions. Members include fertilizer producers, traders and distributors, as well as their associations, service providers to the industry, research organizations, ag-tech startups and non-governmental organizations.www.fertilizer.orgLinkedIn: international-fertilizer-association-ifa Twitter: @FertilizerNews

  1. 29 FEB

    Fertilizer and soil health for enhanced productivity and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa

    In this episode, Sarah and Bernard discuss what it means for soil to be healthy and which physical, chemical and biological parameters determine soil health. He further explains how soil health impacts the health of our population.

    30 min

  2. 21/11/2023

    Plant nutrients can alleviate chronic and hidden hunger

    In this episode, Sarah Wettstadt discusses with Patrick Brown and Fang-Jie Zhao how responsible plant nutrition can improve the health of people and alleviate hunger on our planet.

    18 min
  3. Nutrient Use Efficiency as a means for responsible plant nutrition

    06/10/2023

    Nutrient Use Efficiency as a means for responsible plant nutrition

    Tom and Sarah discuss the essence and importance of Nutrient Use Efficiency and how this concept can help farmers improve their crop yields in a sustainable manner. Tom further explains how different indicators inform farmers to achieve positive nutrient use efficiency highlighting why these indicators are important for the different players in the food production chain - all the way to the food consumer.

    21 min
  4. Phosphate rock: Do we have enough for the future?

    21/06/2023

    Phosphate rock: Do we have enough for the future?

    Phosphorus is an essential nutrient to support the growing global population's food needs. It has no substitutes. In this episode, Matt Lisley, Fertilizer Consultant at Argus Consulting Services, joins IFA Deputy Director-General, Patrick Heffer, to discuss the recent assessment of the world's phosphate rock resources and reserves. The podcast explores topics such as estimated lifespan, emerging technologies, and the significance of responsible management for a sustainable future....

    18 min

  5. 21/04/2023

    Regenerative agriculture - A new concept?

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    24 min

  6. 01/03/2023

    Open Data - Accelerating Crop Nutrition Advisory Solutions

    Open data offers exceptional innovation opportunities across almost every sector.In this edition of the IFA Podcast, Ron Baruchi, President & CEO of Agmatix and Cameron Ludemann, Agronomic Data Scientist at Wageningen University & Research, spoke with IFA Chief Scientist Achim Dobermann talk about the importance of open access data sharing, specific to field data. The two speakers spoke of the data gap in the adoption of digital agriculture, bottlenecks to open access data, including ...

    20 min
  7. Episode 2 - Securing Food and Nutrition in 2022

    12/10/2022

    Episode 2 - Securing Food and Nutrition in 2022

    Reduced fertilizer consumption in 2022 raises the risk of significantly lower crop yields in the next harvest. That means lower food production and ultimately more people at risk of hunger and starvation.In this second part of our Securing food and nutrition in 2022 podcast, Ben Valk - Global Head of Food and Agri Partnerships for Rabobank - speaks with IFA CEO/Director General Alzbeta Klein about emergency measures to ensure resilience - including short-term finance for farmers and hotspot c...

    21 min

  8. 08/09/2022

    Securing Food and Nutrition in 2022

    Global food systems are fragile and millions of people around the world are at risk of hunger, even starvation. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on incomes, supply chains and economic growth, plus the ongoing effects of climate change and the war in Ukraine have brought us to a point not seen since the 2008 food crisis. The most vulnerable countries are those facing balance of payments crises at the same time as their populations are struggling with rising costs and falling incomes. But ef...

    33 min
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Podcasts from the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). IFA was founded in 1927 and is the only global fertilizer association, with more than 400 members in 70 countries and a mission to promote efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients. This mission plays a critical role in helping to feed the world sustainably. IFA represents providers of plant nutrition solutions. Members include fertilizer producers, traders and distributors, as well as their associations, service providers to the industry, research organizations, ag-tech startups and non-governmental organizations.www.fertilizer.orgLinkedIn: international-fertilizer-association-ifa Twitter: @FertilizerNews

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  • Creator
    The International Fertilizer Association (IFA)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 IFA Podcasts
  • Show Website
    IFA Podcasts

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