International Fertilizer Industry Association

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) 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 (UN), including:


 * Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
 * International Maritime Organization (IMO)
 * United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
 * United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
 * United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Association also cooperates actively with:


 * Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
 * Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
 * United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
 * World Bank Group
 * World Trade Organization (WTO).