Fertilizer Canada

Fertilizer Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of James Wirth of K+S Potash Canada as Chair of our Board of Directors and Stephen Jonkhans of CF Industries as Vice-Chair. James brings extensive industry experience and strategic insight to his new role. His leadership will help guide the implementation of our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, advancing priorities that support investment, competitiveness and long-term growth across Canada's fertilizer sector. We extend our appreciation to outgoing Chair Casper Kaastra for his leadership and dedication. His contributions, particularly in guiding the development of our Strategic Plan, have helped establish a strong foundation for the association's future. We thank Casper for his valued service and wish him continued success. We look forward to working with our Board of Directors to advance industry priorities and strengthen Canada's fertilizer sector. 🔗 Read the full announcement: fertilizercanada.ca/news-eve…

🌾 Across Canada, 4R experts are supporting growers in putting 4R Nutrient Stewardship into practice. Make those efforts count by reporting your 2026 acres. Reporting acres under 4R nutrient plans helps demonstrate the adoption of efficient nutrient use practices that support agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Every acre reported contributes to a clearer understanding of 4R adoption and the progress being made in nutrient management across Canada. 👉 Submit your 2026 acres by December 15: lnkd.in/gdBYJefJ

🌾 Across Canada, 4R experts are helping growers put 4R Nutrient Stewardship into practice. With the 2026 acre reporting period open until December 15, it's an opportunity to make those efforts count. Reporting acres under 4R nutrient plans helps demonstrate the adoption of efficient nutrient use practices that support agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Every acre reported contributes to a clearer picture of 4R adoption and progress toward sustainable agriculture across Canada. 👉 Submit your 2026 acres by December 15: fertilizercanada.ca/our-focu…

Work stoppages can have significant consequences across multiple sectors, affecting Canada's economic growth and reputation as a reliable trading partner. For Canada's fertilizer industry, even short rail and port disruptions can create lasting supply chain delays. With farmers dependent on narrow windows of favourable weather and field conditions, delayed fertilizer deliveries can have consequences that extend well beyond the work stoppage itself. A targeted amendment to Bill C-39 would give the federal government the option to intervene before preventable economic harm occurs, in exceptional circumstances where collective bargaining has failed and a work stoppage is imminent. Learn more at WindowToAct.ca. #WindowToAct

🌱 Across Canada, 4R experts are helping growers put 4R Nutrient Stewardship into practice. The 2026 acre reporting period is now open until December 15, providing an opportunity to make those efforts count. Reporting acres under 4R nutrient plans helps demonstrate the adoption of efficient nutrient use practices that support agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Every acre reported contributes to a clearer picture of 4R adoption and the progress being made toward sustainable agriculture across Canada. 👉 Submit your 2026 acres by December 15: fertilizercanada.ca/our-focu…

While Bill C-39 proposes new federal intervention authorities, the Government would only be able to intervene once a strike or lockout has begun. For Canada's fertilizer industry, rail and port disruptions have resulted in an estimated $1 billion in losses over the past decade. Beyond the economic impact, persistent backlogs can delay critical fertilizer deliveries, leaving farmers at risk of missing narrow, weather-dependent application windows. We're recommending a targeted amendment to section 107 that would allow earlier intervention in exceptional circumstances, when collective bargaining has failed, a special mediator's report clearly indicates a work stoppage is imminent, and significant economic harm to the national interest would result. Learn more at WindowToAct.ca. #WindowToAct

Billions of dollars in Canadian goods move through our supply chains every day. Canada's economic growth depends on reliable and predictable supply chains. Yet under the proposed Bill C-39, the Government would only be able to intervene once a strike or lockout has begun, even when there is clear evidence of significant economic harm. For Canada's fertilizer industry, rail and port disruptions can delay essential fertilizer deliveries during critical planting windows, putting crop production, agricultural exports and Canada's reputation as a reliable global supplier at risk. A targeted amendment to section 107 would give the Government a #WindowToAct before preventable economic damage occurs, in exceptional circumstances. Learn more at WindowToAct.ca. #WindowToAct

Join Fertilizer Canada tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, for an informative webinar highlighting practical tools and resources to support the implementation of 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Learn more about 4R training, designation and acre counting, along with available resources and incentives through Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Designed for agronomists, growers and industry stakeholders, this session will provide valuable guidance and an opportunity to connect directly with presenters during a live Q&A. 🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

The 20th annual Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum continued yesterday afternoon in Ottawa, with presentations and panel discussions examining emerging product innovations, research advancements and regulatory developments across Canada’s fertilizer sector. The Compost, Biosolids, and Beyond session featured presentations from Susan Antler, Compost Council of Canada | Claude Desjardins, WSP | Melissa DeYoung, Pollution Probe | and Kim Timmer, Cleanfarms, exploring policy and research developments in nutrient recovery, biosolids testing, phosphorus recovery and agricultural plastics management. The Biostimulants and Biopesticides Panel, featuring Mo Rahbari, Joe McCarthy, Natasha Dixon, Ed Thomas and Greg Bartley, brought together industry perspectives on regulatory, policy and standardization developments, highlighting innovations and market access opportunities shaping the future of these emerging technologies. These discussions reinforced the importance of continued collaboration among industry, researchers, and regulators to advance science-based regulatory approaches, support product innovation, and address emerging priorities across the sector. The 20th annual Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum continues today with further regulatory discussions, a Crop Inputs Panel, and a keynote presentation on global fertilizer market developments, offering additional perspectives on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Canada’s fertilizer sector.

The 20th annual Canadian Fertilizer Products Forum is underway in Ottawa, bringing together industry representatives, regulators and stakeholders to discuss key regulatory developments and priorities shaping Canada’s fertilizer sector. This morning’s program featured regulatory updates from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), including developments in the Fertilizer Program, progress on red tape reduction, animal health programming, and research authorization requirements, along with industry discussions on bulk labelling and product exemptions and authorizations. The Growers’ Perspectives Panel, featuring Peter Johnson, André Harpe, Jeff Harrison and Frank Annau, offered valuable insights into the priorities and practical challenges Canadian growers are facing, linking regulatory discussions to on-farm realities. These sessions highlight the importance of continued dialogue between regulators, industry and growers to support effective, science-based regulation and a competitive Canadian fertilizer sector.

🌾 Stay current with the tools and resources supporting 4R Nutrient Stewardship across Canada. Join Fertilizer Canada on October 27 to explore professional training opportunities, CEU credits, 4R designation and resources to support planning and acre counting. Hear from Farm Credit Canada about its 4R initiatives and available incentives. 🔗 Register today: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

Whether you're an agronomist, crop adviser, ag retailer or grower, join Fertilizer Canada on October 27 to explore 4R training opportunities, designation, planning tools and acre counting, along with Farm Credit Canada's 4R initiatives and available incentives. 🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

Did you know? #GlobalFertilizerDay is celebrated on October 13th to honour the groundbreaking discovery of the Haber – Bosch process in 1908. This innovation, led by Fritz Haber, made it possible to produce ammonia for nitrogen fertilizers, transforming agriculture and enabling us to grow enough food to feed a rapidly growing global population. 🚜 🌱 Learn More: fertilizercanada.ca/our-focu…

🌱On Global Fertilizer Day, we recognize the innovations that transformed agriculture and helped feed a growing global population. Canada has the resources, expertise and industrial capacity to become a global food superpower. But realizing that potential requires continued investment, innovation and reliable supply chains. Our President and CEO, @BourqGrow highlights recent positive steps by the federal government and why greater ambition is needed to strengthen Canada's competitiveness and contribution to global food security. Read the full op-ed: ipolitics.ca/2026/10/13/fert… @iPoliticsCA

Did you know? Nearly 80% of the air we breathe is nitrogen, yet most crops cannot use nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. Nitrogen fertilizers supply this essential nutrient to plants, supporting agricultural production and helping farmers grow the food needed to feed billions of people. This #GlobalFertilizerDay, we recognize the science that helps turn an abundant natural resource into an essential part of our global food supply. 🌱 Learn More: fertilizercanada.ca/our-focu…

Today we celebrate #GlobalFertilizerDay! Did you know fertilizers contribute nearly 50% of the world’s food production? From improving yields to enhancing crop quality, fertilizers help farmers feed the world. Learn More: fertilizercanada.ca/our-focu…

Join Fertilizer Canada for an upcoming webinar covering 4R planning, training, designation and acre counting. The session will also feature a guest presentation from Farm Credit Canada on its 4R initiatives and available incentives. 📅 October 27 | Virtual 🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

🍁 Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Every Thanksgiving meal begins long before it reaches the table. From the potatoes and vegetables to the ingredients in our favourite holiday dishes, fertilizer plays an essential role in helping farmers grow the food that brings us together. With Global Fertilizer Day coming up on October 13, we're celebrating an essential ingredient behind the food we depend on every day. 🌾 Fertilizer: Food Starts Here

🍁 Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! As Canadians gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we recognize the farmers who help put food on our tables and the essential role agriculture plays in supporting our communities. With Global Fertilizer Day just around the corner on October 13, it's also an opportunity to recognize the important role fertilizer plays in supporting food production, strengthening food security and helping farmers feed a growing global population. 🌾 Fertilizer: Food Starts Here.