Research Center for Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition – Global Knowledge

In 2015, ICL established a Center for Fertilization and Plant Nutrition (CFPN). The CFPN is a global center for research and knowledge in the field of fertilizers and plant nutrition in conjunction with Israel’s Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) - Volcani Center, part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel. The Bnei Shimon Regional Council are also members of the CFPN, representing the many farming communities in this part of the country. It was created in light of the critical need for increasing food abundance and quality, as well as for increased efficiency in the agriculture sector, to respond to the world’s growing population, decreasing agricultural land and the urgent need for greater environmental stewardship. \

CFPN, which represents a unique Israel-based partnership between the public and private sector, fosters increased knowhow that is required now more than ever. Despite the critical importance of fertilization and increased global awareness of the need to increase food production and food’s nutritional value, the number of researchers in this area is diminishing. The CFPN was established to counter this challenge.

Research is conducted by ARO scientists in partnership with colleagues from other research institutions. The CFPN offers scholarships and research grants to graduate and Ph.D. students in Israel and from abroad. CFPN has already trained and worked with foreign students from Asia and East Africa. There are multiple research projects currently in progress in the CFPN.

2.1

By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.

2.3

By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land. Other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farmer employment

2.a

Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agriculture research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular, least developed countries.

12.2

By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

USAID CROP NUTRITION FARMER TRAINING PROJECT IN TANZANIA - MBOGA NA MATUNDA

In May 2017, the United States Agency for international development (USAID) sent out a call for proposal of funding under the Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda (Fruit and Vegetables) program. This program is aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the horticultural value chain in Tanzania. Over 70 agricultural companies applied, ICL was one of the few companies that won the co-funding award of 150,000 USD.
Through the USAID funded project, ICL seeks to strengthen the fertilizer input supply system by providing high quality and innovative products through demonstrations and training on balanced fertilization. The target is reaching at least 3,000 small-scale farmers and 40 agro traders over a period of one year (Feb 2018 to end of January 2019). The demonstrations and training are set-up in the Mbeya and Iringa provinces in southern Tanzania, and on three main crop types: Tomatoes (greenhouse and outdoors), Potatoes and Onions. Through balanced and precise fertilization, farmers yields are expected to increase by at least 40% as well as improve farmers’ profitability. We also hope to create awareness of ICL fertilizer products and the adoption of sustainable fertilization practices. In order to achieve this, ICL has set-up 30 demonstration plots, comparing the general farmer practice to ICL’s proposed solutions.
The project has successfully started in February 2018, has already trained 1,250 farmers and has successfully set up all the 30 demonstration plots. The success of the project will be measured upon harvesting, in late 2018.

17.16

Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholders partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries.

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Research Center for Fertilizers & Plant Nutrition – Global Knowledge

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