International Fertilizer Association
The International Fertilizer Association promotes the efficient and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients to enable sustainable agricultural systems. IFA a membership consists of more than 400 entities from producers through traders and distributors, as well as service providers, research organizations, tech startups and non-governmental organizations.
IFA was founded in 1927 in London as the International Superphosphate Manufacturers Association.
International consultation
IFA has consultative status with various agencies of the United Nations, including:- Food and Agriculture Organization
- International Maritime Organization
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- United Nations Economic and Social Council.
- Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- United Nations Environment Programme
- World Bank Group
- World Trade Organization.