International Fertilizer Development Center
WA, USA
Job Description Context Fundamental improvements in soil health and plant nutrition will be required to meet the challenge of sustainably feeding 10 billion people by 2050. Global population growth will drive a substantial increase in food demand, while climate change and degraded soils are already accelerating the risks affecting food production, particularly in poorer regions. Major changes in agricultural systems especially improvements in nutrient use efficiency and soil health will be required to meet our shared challenge of creating a more food-secure, environmentally sustainable world. Achieving impact at scale requires research and technology adapted to smallholder needs but must go beyond technology development. IFDC experts and their partners work across the discovery to consumer system. This includes developing and testing of advanced fertilizers, biominerals, green ammonia application, and related nutrient management technologies; designing energy-efficient...