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Who We Are The Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) is an industry association that represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. [Learn more]
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Agronomist, Robert Coffin tells us about using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept in P.E.I. (Updated) - 2013.05.14

Agronomist, Robert Coffin tells us how the 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept is helping farmers in Prince Edward Island by using the Right fertilizer source; at the Right rate; at the Right time; and in the Right place. [More]

Agriculture and food security main priorities at the Rio+20 Conference on sustainable development - IFA (Updated) - 2013.05.10

Recently, the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) attended the Rio+20 Conference on sustainable development. The main outcomes of the Conference was the agreement by United Nations member states to launch a process to develop a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will build upon the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and converge with the post-2015 development agenda. Agriculture and food security have been recognized as priority topics in the fertilizer industry. Click here for more details. [More]

The 4R Approach to Soil and Water Quality (Updated) - 2013.05.03

Announcing ASA's online course, The 4R Approach to Soil and Water Quality,w which combines the science of plant nutrition and soil fertility with a practical knowledge and application to successfully manage crop nutrients. Register here: [More]


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Upcoming Events

Joint CFI 68th Annual Conference & North American Fertilizer Transportation Forum - 18.08.2013
This year we are bringing delegates to Banff, Alberta - one of the most precious and protected places in the world. Your visit will include a chance to experience the Rocky Mountains, glacier-fed lakes up close, wildlife at its wildest and small town charm that only Banff can offer. The joint conference runs August 18-23, 2013. [More]

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North American Fertilizer Transportation Forum - 18.08.2013
August 18-20, 2013 [More]

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Canadian Fertilizer Institute 68th Annual Conference - 20.08.2013
August 20-23, 2013 [More]

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4R Nutrient Stewardship Summit - 25.06.2013
The Fertilizer Institute, The Canadian Fertilizer Institute and the International Plant Nutrition Institute will be hosting a 4R Nutrient Stewardship Summit on June 25 – 26 in Des Moines, Iowa. The first day will focus on broader topics that are national in scope, and the second day will be more focused on Iowa. The summit provides an opportunity to educate the fertilizer industry and interested stakeholders on a range of issues, and it provides an opportunity for individuals to give input and feedback on 4R efforts. With a format that will encourage discussion, the summit also creates a platform for stakeholder discussion and engagement on issues many are facing as we address nutrients in the environment. [More]

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Canadian Fertilizer Institute's 69th Annual Conference - 17.08.2014
CFI's 69th Annual Conference in Ottawa 2014. [More]

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Canadian Fertilizer Institute's 70th Annual Conference - 16.08.2015
CFI's 70th Annual Conference 2015 in Vancouver [More]

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Canadian Fertilizer Institute's 71st Annual Conference - 12.08.2016
CFI's 71st Annual Conference 2016 - Mont-Tremblant, QC [More]

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Key Documents
  • Phosphorus For Life [View Document]
  • Ziff Natural Gas Executive Summary [View Document]
  • CFI Submission to Manitoba Bill 46 [View Document]
  • DRAFT - Supplemental Information Document For The Quantification Protocol for Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emission Reductions [View Document]
  • 2011 Annual Energy and Mines Ministers Conference CFI Brief [View Document]
  • CFI 2012 Annual Report [View Document]
  • Fertilizer Shipments Survey July 2012 - December 2012 (English) [View Document]
  • Fertilizer Shipments Survey July 2012 - December 2012 (French) [View Document]
  • CFI Briefing to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities – English [View Document]
  • CFI Briefing to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities – French [View Document]
  • Great Lakes Protection Act Submission - April 26, 2013 [View Document]

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Welcome to the Canadian Fertilizer Institute. Below you can find all CFI programming that is valuable and beneficial to you. Learn more about these initiatives by clicking on the icons or check out the websites directly.

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Farming 4R Future

Farming 4R Future is home to collaborative programs that empower farmers across Canada to utilize the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework to help meet the common goal of a sustainable agricultural industry.

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Fertilizer Safety & Security Council

The FSSC promotes the safe and secure manufacturing, handling, storage, transportation and application of commercial fertilizers thereby protecting employees, transportation workers, first responders, farmers and the general public from risk due to accidental release, environmental emergency, or criminal misuse of fertilizer products.

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GrowZone

GrowZone was developed by the Canadian Fertilizer Institute to provide continuing education to fertilizer industry workers. Modules include training on driver fatigue, Ammonium Nitrate Security, Nitrous Oxide Emissions Protocol (NERP), and 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

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Nutrients for Life

Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization made up of educators, community groups, scientists and representatives from the agricultural sector, including farmers, agri-retailers and members of the fertilizer industry. Together NFL produces and distributes educational materials on soil science and agricultural sustainability.

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School Garden

The School Garden Network is an initiative of Nutrients for Life Canada and provides a showcase for existing school gardens. By providing curriculum mapping, exemplar garden activity resources and connecting schools to available community resources, the School Garden Network is a catalyst to help new school gardens flourish.

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Greener World

The Greener World campaign helps homeowners and turf management professionals learn how best to fertilize their lawns and gardens following the 4R Nutrient Stewardship of fertilizer use which results in healthy green spaces and a greener, cleaner world.

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Roots for Growth

Roots for Growth is an international campaign that highlights the role of fertilizers, crop nutrition and soil health in global agriculture. The initiative has partnered with farmers, environmental leaders, agronomists, scientists and governments, who share knowledge, develop innovations and improve farmer’s access to markets – both locally and globally.

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Crop Nutrients

The Crop Nutrients Council strives to be a source of information for federal and provincial governments, as well as growers and the general public, and co-ordinates communication to these audiences about environmentally sound crop nutrient practices in the production of food.

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Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum

CFPF is a stakeholder-led initiative to improve the regulatory system for fertilizers and supplements building a national consensus with all stakeholders. Fertilizers and supplements are the most important crop input and the prosperity of the agriculture and agri-food industry depends on a modern regulatory system that ensures timely access to safe and effective products.

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