IFDC in the News

Smallholder Farmers Seek Access to Fertilizer Technology

February 2012 - "As global demand rises at a rapid pace, smallholder farmers look for new ways to improve their yields." (Farm Chemicals International)

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Developing Rural Agribusinesses to Transform South Sudan’s Agriculture

February 28, 2012, JUBA, South Sudan – After years of technological isolation due to protracted war, the world’s newest nation – South Sudan – prepares to transform its agricultural production to meet rapidly growing food demands. (The Citizen and New Times)

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IFDC Inducted into 2012 Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame

February 18, 2012 – IFDC receives honor for its research and development in improving fertilizer technologies.

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Fertilizer Center Inducted by Hall of Engineering

February 13, 2012 – "The International Fertilizer Development Center is among seven inductees for the hall that honors individuals, projects, corporations and institutions that bring significant recognition to Alabama." (TimesDaily)

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Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame to Hold 2012 Ceremony

February 6, 2012 – IFDC will be inducted into the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame for its research and development in improving fertilizer technologies. (University of Alabama)

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Seminar Highlights Lessons Learned From Fertilizer Voucher Programs

February 1, 2012 – Ian Gregory, IFDC agribusiness market development specialist, outlined the essential requirements of efficient voucher programs during an Agriculture Council Seminar on “Voucher Schemes for Enhanced Fertilizer Use” on January 25, 2012, in Washington, D.C., held by the USAID Bureau for Food Security.

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MIM: Demonstrating to Farmers the Benefits of Better Land and Crop Management

Research results from the Maize Intensification in Mozambique (MIM) project have been published in the International Potash Institute's Electronic International Fertilizer Correspondent (e-ifc).

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