IFDC Report, Volume 2, No. 3
Abstract
This report provides an overview of recent grants received by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in support of its various programs. The grants discussed include a collaborative research project with the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) on the efficient utilization of phosphate fertilizers in acid soils, a cooperative research project with the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to develop a controlled-release fertilizer based on urea, and an unrestricted grant from Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) for technology research. The report also highlights administrative appointments within IFDC, including Dr Dennis H. Parish as the Director of the Outreach Division and Dr William D. Bishop as the Director of the Agro-Economic Division. Additionally, it discusses ongoing research on the granulation of soluble salts and the use of phosphate rock for direct application. The report concludes with updates on technical assistance provided to organizations such as the Cooperative League of the USA (CLUSA) and the Companhia Riograndense de Adubos (CRA) in Uruguay and Brazil, respectively.
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Keywords
Phosphates, Fertilizers