Farmers connected
Our Africa and Asia footprint
At Yara, we contribute actively to food security and improved crop nutrition in an environmentally sustainable manner by driving inclusive and mutually-beneficial growth with our employees, farmers and stakeholders.
51.4
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5.4
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Women and youth in agriculture
90000
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Micro, small and medium enterprises
138.5
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People fed
Empowering livelihoods: Our vision for Africa & Asia
At Yara, our vision for Africa and Asia goes beyond mere business objectives. It's a commitment to creating real and tangible impact in the livelihoods of our customers. With Africa and Asia collectively representing 89% of all smallholder farming globally, we recognize the immense responsibility and opportunity within these regions.
Smallholder empowerment: Driving positive change
Our focus is uplifting smallholder farmers who form the backbone of agriculture in Africa and Asia. Through tailored solutions, training programs, and sustainable practices, we aim to empower smallholders, enabling them to increase productivity, improve livelihoods, and contribute to food security in their communities.
Sustainable agriculture: Cultivating prosperity
In locations like South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia where large commercial farming dominates, our vision is to foster sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and long-term prosperity. By partnering with commercial farmers and promoting sustainable solutions, we aspire to create a future where agriculture thrives in harmony with nature, benefiting both present and future generations.
Innovation at the heart of our solutions
At Yara, we recognize the vital role smallholder farmers play in feeding half of the world's population. Yet, their livelihoods are under constant threat from climate change, financial constraints, regulatory demands, and limited access to technology and data. Despite these challenges, they bear the immense responsibility of feeding a rapidly growing global population.
So, how do we meet this challenge responsibly, ensuring prosperity for smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia while addressing the urgent needs of our planet?
Enter Thryve – our innovation CoLab dedicated to accelerating the development, scaling, and commercialization of solutions tailored to the strategic and specific challenges faced by farmers in these regions. Through a collaborative ecosystem and a relentless pursuit of innovation, Thryve aims to generate impact and value for farmers and public sectors alike, all while confronting the climate crisis head-on.
Knowledge grows: Transformative stories across Africa and Asia
Nurturing resilience in apple farming
Climate change is impacting apple growers in Himachal Pradesh. How can balanced crop nutrition help build resilience?
Read the storyFrom irrigation to fertigation
Read the success story of Korean farmers using innovative solutions to improve productivity and minimize environmental impact
Read the storyA farmer's journey from burning to plowing
How can protecting nature boost farming success and benefit the environment? Read a Thai maize farmer's story.
Read the storyActivating regenerative agriculture
Can regenerative agriculture practices transform South Africa’s macadamia farms?
Read the full storyThe critical role of soil in Vietnam's future
How can we improve soil health and ensure a sustainable future for Vietnam's agriculture?
Read the full storyEmpowering youth for the future of farming
Yara Shujaa Exchange empowers youth in agriculture, crucial for Africa's farming future.
Read the full storySharing knowledge and growing confidence
In India, the Yara Leadership Academy supports agricultural input retailers in leveling up their business skills
Read the full storyFarmers are tripling yield
Tripling yield and improving soil health due to the agronomic knowledge learned from Yara´s Center of Excellence.
Read the storyYara in Africa and Asia
Yara Africa & Asia (YAA) is one of Yara’s three regional geographic operating units, supporting a diverse region of over 20 market economies, headquartered in Singapore. YAA supports the region in food security, agricultural innovation, and wider food systems transformation in close collaboration with in-country, regional and global stakeholders.
Through Thryve Innovation CoLab that enables open innovation and partnerships in the food value chain, and social impact programs that empower farming communities to support skills development and knowledge transfer, YAA enables Yara’s ambition of Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future while bringing about positive impact to communities of all backgrounds in Africa & Asia.
