Fact:

Fact:

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Fertilizer Programme undertook extensive demonstrations and trials in 40 countries over a period of 25 years. The weighted average increase resulting from the best fertilizer treatment for wheat was about 60 percent.

Industry Associations

Agrium is committed to nourishing a growing world. Our agronomists and retail crop consultants provide sound advice and state-of-the-art technical services to growers, while promoting agronomic practices that maximize yield and protect the environment.

To deliver on our committment, Agrium supports associations dedicated to efficient plant production with a commitment to professionalism, environmental protection and safety. Through our relationships with these organizations, we are able to:

  • Monitor legislation and regulations that affect members.
  • Communicate regularly with lawmakers and regulators about industry positions.
  • Serve on numerous governmental and industry committees related to member concerns.
  • Produce several business networking opportunities.
  • Cooperate in raising environmental awareness.
  • Monitor media coverage of industry issues and respond as needed.
  • Communicate recent news to members. Administer the Certified Crop Advisor program to raise industry standards.
  • Provide safety training and materials.
 

The Fertilizer Institute

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) represent the manufacturers, transporters and providers of fertilizer. 

The Canadian Fertilizer Institute

The Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) represent manufacturers, wholesalers and retail distributors of commercial fertilizers and ensuring food for our future.

 

International Plant Nutrition Institute

The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is not-for-profit, scientific organization dedicated to responsible management of plant nutrients — N, P, K, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients — for the benefit of the human family. IPNI provides a unified, scientific voice for the world’s fertilizer industry; independent of the industry, but scientifically credible and recognized by governments, academia, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the public, and the industry.

 

International Fertilizer Industry Association

The International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) research the impact of fertilizers on the environment.