General Info

Established in 1974, the International Fertilizer Development Center is a private, nonprofit corporation that offers technical assistance and training in the areas of fertilizer research and marketing. The organization, also known as IFDC, specializes in agribusiness, plant nutrient and soil fertility management services. It operates fertilizer materials, soil and nutrient dynamics and institutional development programs. The International Fertilizer Development Center operates an economic and policy development program that offers assistance in the areas of policy dialogue and advice, market intelligence, project design and support, and market assessment and policy and trade studies. Its engineering and technology services include investment and production cost analyses, process design, production efficiency enhancement, project management, mineral resource evaluation, and environmental and safety assessments. The organization operates human resource development programs and conducts general workshops, study tours and specialized training sessions. The International Fertilizer Development Center is located in Muscle Shoals, Ala.