Studies

  IMPHOS strategic plan of action 2001 - 2010

The World Phosphate Institute (IMPHOS) has long been committed to the promotion of phosphate fertilizer use and its management as part of balanced fertilization schemes that are agronomically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economically profitable to farmers.

In 1999, on the eve of the 21st century, IMPHOS Board of Directors directed the Secretariat General of the Institute to prepare and conduct an in-house seminar in order to undertake in-depth review of past activities and outline IMPHOS plans for the 10 years ahead. The outcome of this seminar, held on 10-11 June 1999 in Tunis, is a Strategic Plan of Action 2001 - 2010 that is a short and medium term outlook of specific tasks that should be carried out by IMPHOS. If carried out properly, they should enable the institute

	To deal better with emerging issues such as consumer demand for food quality and safety, for sustainable development, and for more regulated agricultural production ;
	To be a source of scientifically and technically-based information on phosphate products ;
	To boost the positive image of the phosphate industry ;
	To develop extensive networks of cooperation with other organizations, based on strong synergies and enhanced capacities to mobilize resources and perform sustained promotional activities for increased and more efficient use of fertilizer.

  The following study will provide with more details on a specific IMPHOS research program in    Europe.

Effect of phosphate fertilizer management strategies on soil phosphorus status and crop yields in
some European countries