Securing sustainable crop nutrition: the role of fertilizers in regenerative agriculture

On 25th April at 2-3pm CET, IF hosted a free webinar in partnership with Yara International

Regenerative agriculture is an evolving, science-based and outcome-focused approach to farming, and has a significant role to play in safeguarding food security and sustainable nutrition. Central to this approach is the strategic utilisation of fertilizers. 

While fertilizers have historically been associated with environmental harm, when strategically integrated within regenerative practices, they can foster soil health and bolster nutrient cycles, leading to resilient yields and food security.

In this webinar we discussed: 

• Which fertilizers can be employed within a regenerative farming approach, and how? 
• The ecological benefits that a sustainable use of certain fertilizers can help to achieve 
• The role of fertilizers in enabling sustainable crop nutrition through robust and regenerative food systems 

We heard valuable insights from: 

• Marina Ettl, Director for Funded Projects and Regenerative Agriculture Business Intelligence, Yara International 
• Jan Willem Sepers, Senior Director Agriculture EMEA, Lamb Weston 
• Paz Panunzio Moscoso, Research Scientist Sustainability and Strategic Research, Yara International  

The webinar was moderated by Tanya Ricard, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Innovation Forum. 

This webinar was held in partnership with Yara International.
 

See here for the slides shown in the webinar.

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About Yara International

Yara’s mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth through reducing emissions from crop nutrition production and developing low-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.

To drive the green shift in fertilizer production, shipping, and other energy intensive industries, Yara will produce ammonia with significantly lower emissions. We provide digital tools for precision farming and work closely with partners at all levels of the food value chain to share knowledge and promote more efficient and sustainable solutions.

Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. With 18,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries, sustainability is an integral part of our business model. In 2023, Yara reported revenues of USD 15.5 billion.

Supporting links and content: 

• To learn more about Yara’s approach to regenerative agriculture you can see a full information deck here, or on their website here and here.
• For more information on the long-term trials: 2010 research, 2012 research, 2022 research.