Healthy Soils Change Lives
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2024
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Over the next few decades, global population growth will lead to a significant rise in food demand, with the world needing to feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050. This increased demand for nutritious food comes amidst escalating risks to global agriculture from climate change and dwindling land and water resources. To address these challenges, fundamental changes in food systems are necessary to sustainably nourish a growing population while minimizing agriculture's environmental impact. IFDC (International Fertilizer Development Center) plays a crucial role in tackling these issues by focusing on soil health improvement and technology transfer. Through partnerships with various stakeholders, including governments, private sector entities, and local entrepreneurs, IFDC works to develop and disseminate technologies that enhance soil fertility, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen market linkages. By prioritizing long-term impacts and bridging the gap between research, smallholder farmers, and markets, IFDC aims to address global food security challenges and promote environmental sustainability.
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Food security, Agriculture, Soil fertility