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Fertilizer Canada is an industry association representing Canadian manufacturers, wholesalers and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizer used in the production of agricultural crops that help feed the world.

Advocacy

To enhance the global competitiveness of Canadian agriculture, Fertilizer Canada liaises with government on a wide-range of policy issues relating to the fertilizer sector.

Safety & Security

On behalf of industry, farmers and the public, Fertilizer Canada helps ensure that fertilizer is stored, transported and applied with rigorous attention to safety and security.

Nutrient Stewardship

Fertilizer Canada works with all industry stakeholders to advance the development and deployment of the best science-based environmental stewardship practices for fertilizers.

Fertilizer – An industry that works for Canada’s economy

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

76,000 jobs
The Canadian fertilizer industry employs more than
76,000 Canadians in high skilled, high paying jobs.

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

75+ countries
Canadian fertilizer is exported to over 75 countries.

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

$23
billion
The fertilizer industry creates $23 billion in annual economic activity in Canada.

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

95% exported
95% of Canada’s potash production is exported.

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

12%
12% of the world’s fertilizer supply comes from Canada.

Why The Fertilizer Industry Matters To Canada

3rd
in volume
Fertilizer is the 3rd highest volume commodity shipped by Canadian railways

Canadian 4R Research Network

Agriculture has a valuable role to play in Canada’s plan to limit the impacts of climate change. Innovative climate smart practices, such as the Nitrous Oxide Emissions Reduction Protocol (NERP) and 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place ®), can improve both the quantity and quality of food for a growing […]

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News

Using 4R Nutrient Stewardship On-Farm: What’s In It 4R Me?

Feb 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®) is a science-based framework offering verified best management practices proven to increase crop yields and economic return while reducing environmental impacts such as greenhouse gases and...

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Becoming a 4R Certified Agri-Retailer: What’s In It 4R Me?

Feb 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

4R Certification is a voluntary, industry-led program that allows agri-retailers in Ontario to train their crop advisors and align with the sustainability principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®) through a third-party...

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