Fertilizer application
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Fertilizer application
Knowledge grows Sustainability, Efficiency and Profitability “Our aspiration is to be the leading provider of sustainable crop nutrition solutions, supporting farmer profitability through knowledge, quality and productivity”. Four principles guide our strategic aspiration Farmer profitability We aim at being the farmer’s crop nutrition knowledge partner Sustainable Crop Nutrition Solutions Knowledge, productivity and quality Incorporating precision farming – adapted to farmer needs and environmental challenges Superior knowledge of crop nutrition, water and soil drives optimal yield, quality and productivity Leading The global leader in safety, business ethics, efficient logistics and product quality – and the leading global brand Sustainability and climate smart agriculture will increasingly be the operating environment for farmers Legislation and environment Farm operations Food companies & consumers • Push for climate friendly agriculture • Preserve the sustainability and quality of the soil • Land degradation and climate volatility challenges yield growth • Move to knowledgeintensive approach • Food companies require quality, supply security and sustainability • Integration in the value chain driven by more complex market / legislative demands and increased risks • Drive for increased transparency in the value chains Yara Crop Nutrition: Balanced approach to fertilizer application based on knowledge KNOWLE P DG O R E C Yara Crop N ION CE T BI F O NA L I O T IO NS T IC A A P P L ETE CO MP Nutrition R O P M O C Tailored advice based on the specific crop’s requirements Tools and services, application concepts and competence Wide product range to combine for every crop and local conditions Yara Crop Nutrition: supporting the farmer, responding to value chain developments KEY ISSUES AND NEEDS IN AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAIN Climate change, Resource scarcity, Price volatility, Food safety and quality Yara Distributor FARMER NEEDS • Knowledge • Convenience and scale • Margin assurance Farmer Food Industry FARMER CENTRIC SOLUTIONS COMMERCIALLY INTEGRATED Consumer FARMER VALUE • Profitability • Yield and quality • Sustainable operations Results using Yara’s solutions: Coffee example from Vietnam • Improved ripening • Farmer income: ca. +500 USD / ha • Reduced losses • Yields: +10% • GHG emissions: -15–20% • Bigger berries Knowledge grows Knowledge grows