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Initiatives are interventions that can take the form of laws, guidelines, incentives, among others, which are often reflected in allocations of public and private resources.

Policy alternatives to the fertilizer crisis

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Green fertilizer project with clean hydrogen (Atome – IFC)

A project spearheaded by Atome Energy in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) aims to develop a green fertilizer production plant using clean hydrogen. The initiative seeks to...

Development-design

Repositioning the use of clover in ryegrass pastures for sustainable livestock systems in Chile

The FONDEF IDeA 2024-ID24I10323 project, implemented by INIA Carillanca and INIA Remehue, evaluates mixed pastures of hybrid/perennial ryegrass with white and red clover to replace synthetic nitrogen...

Implementation- Ongoing

Development of bio-inputs for sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean

This project, funded by FONTAGRO, focuses on the development, validation, and promotion of bio-inputs (biofertilizers and biopesticides) as a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical inputs. It...

Implementation- Ongoing

LodoVerde Project – valorization of biosolids in Chile

A project spearheaded by Sacyr in Chile focuses on valorizing sludge from wastewater treatment by transforming it into biosolids usable in agriculture. The initiative aims to generate organic amendmen...

Implementation- Ongoing

Special fertilizer plan 2026 – Prolesa

An initiative launched by Prolesa (a company affiliated with Conaprole) to facilitate access to fertilizers for agricultural producers in Uruguay through special commercial terms, financing, and produ...

Implementation- Ongoing

Pampa Energía fertilizer plant in Bahía Blanca

An industrial project led by Pampa Energía for the construction of a fertilizer production plant (primarily urea) in the port complex of Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The initiative aims to utilize natural...

Development-design

Nutrient Contribution Program

The objective of the program is to provide support to small and medium-sized wheat and corn producers, aiming to increase the average nitrogen fertilization doses to achieve higher yields, more grain...

Implementation- Ongoing

Nitrogen optimization: Strategies to address the climate crisis in food production

Regional technical cooperation project aimed at optimizing nitrogen fertilizer use and reducing nitrous oxide emissions in agricultural systems in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Panama, and the Dominican Rep...

Implementation- Ongoing

Fertilizer Production Expansion Program

The Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (FPEP) provides grants to help eligible applicants increase or otherwise expand the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives and th...

Implementation- Ongoing

Support program for small producers for the purchase of inputs through financial instruments.

Through this programme, support will be granted to small producers for the purchase of fertilisers and balanced feed for animal nutrition. The support consists of 20% of the value of the purchase of t...

Completed

Optimizing Nitrogen Use for Increased Production and Reduced Impact (N4R)

The overall objective of this initiative is to optimize the management of nitrogen fertilizer in grasslands and crops, promoting the development of more sustainable production systems.

Implementation- Ongoing

FAO to boost soil nutrient mapping in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will rapidly implement a high-impact project in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa to conduct digital soil nutrient mapping, thank...

Development-design