Fertilizers and Soils

Related Links

• Fertilizer Advisory, Development & Information Network for Asia (FADINAP)

  FADINAP, a United Nations inter-agency network, focuses on information services, training opportunities and advisory missions on fertilizer and agri-chemicals related subjects. The website provides regional tables on fertilizer and agricultural production. It is one of the best sites for detailed statistics on fertilizer production, use and prices.

  Languages: English

• Gateway to land and water information (FAO)

  This is part of the huge FAO web site. It  gives access to the regional and national reports compiled by FAO, and also to global information resources  on land, water and plant nutrition.

  Languages: English

• Global Assessment of Human Induced Soil Degradation (GLASOD)

  This site presents data compiled by the Global Assessment of Human Induced Soil Degradation (GLASOD) of the extent, cause and rate of soil degradation worldwide. GLASOD was carried out by the International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC) at Wageningen University, The Netherlands

  Languages: English

• International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)

  This site has a searchable database of the IFA publications. Most of these are available in PDF format, and can be downloaded free of charge. There is also a section "School Room" which provides educational resources on fertilizers and farming at a primary and secondary level.

  Languages: English

• Soil taxonomy- Full text

  The full text of the Soil Taxonomy Handbook, describing the Soil Taxonomy system of soil classification. The handbook is available for downloading as a PDF file.

  Languages: English