Yara's Position Papers
A century in fertilizer production and food production has given us extensive knowledge about agriculture, resources use and the environment. We form our positions on various subject matters based on facts as we know them. Explore our list of position papers below.
Our recommendations for the 2024-2029 European mandate
Speeding up the green transition in Europe:
Yara's call to action for the next five years
Download the Manifesto (pdf, 1.6 MB)
Regenerative agriculture
Balanced crop nutrition is a critical contribution to scaling up regenerative outcomes in the food sector and to reach the targets of international agreements.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nutrient Management
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for crops to grow. Balanced nutrient management and nitrogen use efficiency in agriculture is important for human health, climate, and the environment.
Download position paper on Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nutrient Management (pdf, 7.6 MB)
Soil health
Soils are the foundation of agriculture and our food system. Soil health is vital for robust crop production and sustainable farming.
Organic farming
Improving the environmental performance of agriculture is best achieved by combining organic nutrients, mineral fertilizers and best farming practices to optimize the use of existing farmland.
Fit for 55
Fit for 55 is a part of the European Green Deal, which is the European Union’s sustainable growth strategy for a climate neutral Europe. Yara supports the EU climate ambitions and is actively working to decarbonize our industry in collaboration with companies and governments.
Read our position on these topics:
Agriculture and climate
Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse (GHG) emissions, yet high-yield farming is part of the solution to climate change.
Download position paper (0.1 MB)Biofuels
Through sustainable intensification, agriculture can provide an adequate supply of both food, fiber and biofuels.
Download position paper (0.1 MB)Circular economy
The principles of circular economy are an avenue to reducing waste, improving nutrient recycling, and establishing industry.
Download position paper (0.2 MB)Farm to Fork strategy
Yara supports European farmers and backs the EU ambition of transforming the food system in Europe.
Download position paper (0.1 MB)Fertilizer use
We believe that balanced fertilization is a crucial element in best farming practices and essential to increased agricultural output.
Download position paper (0.2 MB)Genetically modified organisms
We see great potential to increase food production with current methods, but believe genetic modification of crops may be useful.
Download position paper (0.2 MB)Palm oil
Tropical rainforest has been cleared to establish oil palm plantations, which continues to increase GHG emissions.
Download position paper (0.2 MB)Plastic packaging materials
We commit to reducing the climate impact of our plastic packaging, and focus on optimizing its production, use, recyclability, and disposal.
Download position paper (1.4 MB)Precision farming
Digital tools are crucial for enabling farmers and the food chain to achieve profitable and sustainable food production.
Download position paper (1.3 MB)Water use efficiency
We have proved that good crop nutrition management can substantially reduce freshwater use in crop production.
Download position paper (0.1 MB)
