Yara Africa & Asia

This World Water Day, we're celebrating Yara Korea's innovative work that's enabling farmers to convert from irrigation to fertigation. 💧   🎯 In Korea, the average age of a farmer is 68 and the availability of labor in agriculture is diminishing. Add this to volatile crop prices, Korean farmers are seeking innovative solutions to improve productivity while minimizing environmental impact. This is where Yara's fertigation solutions can play a crucial role!    🌱 Fertigation is the mix of fertilizer and irrigation that optimizes water and fertilizer use, while also reducing carbon emissions. By converting irrigation to fertigation, fewer labor resources are required, offering a better cost position.   🧑🌾 However, farmers who only use irrigation methods are usually unaware of the benefits associated with converting to fertigation and changing farming practices takes time and effort.   💡 To support farmers in adapting fertigation practices, Yara Korea has developed Crop Total Solutions for precise application in 25 crops and has hosted over 40 farmer seminars. They have also been working with key distribution partners, making it easier and more cost-effective for farmers to transition to fertigation.   Thanks to Yara Korea's innovative approach, fertigation is helping farmers improve productivity, increasing incomes, and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable food system. 👏   Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dW9uMn2v   #WorldWaterDay

At Yara, our ambition is clear, we want to advance prosperity for 50 million farmers by 2030. But how do we do this? growX, where impact meets innovation.💡 Thryve is Yara Africa & Asia (YAA)’s broader innovation and impact framework, with #ThryveInnovationCoLab dedicated to developing, scaling, and commercialising solutions to food system challenges, and #growX focusing on impact efforts across Africa and Asia. 🎯 By bolstering resilience through digital inclusion, inclusive prosperity, local economic development, and partnerships for zero hunger. Combining growX’s community-driven initiatives with Thryve’s innovation and acceleration efforts, YAA is working to drive food security and support sustainable livelihoods. 🌱 Join us as we pave the way to shape a thriving future together.

At Yara Africa & Asia, operational excellence remains a key focus and enables our green transition. 🎯 The team in Ghana led the way in Africa by developing a comprehensive roadmap to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Through a collaborate effort, the team addressed challenges to bring impactful benefits not only to our customers, but also to colleagues. 🚚 By implementing a digitalised truck queuing and scheduling system, customers can now complete on-time registration and digital inspections, facilitating better delivery and inventory management. 💻 Transitioning to digital systems to reduce manual handling and archiving helped close the gap in efficiency, boosting the team’s own productivity and sustainable growth. 👣 Refining the environmental waste management system, Yara Ghana is minimising impact on the climate and promoting sustainability. Initiatives like these allow us to explore new ways of working, equip us with a strong core as we expand our reach and offering in Africa & Asia! #OperationalExcellence

✨Yara's Women in Agronomy program is making headlines globally!✨ At the start of the year, Women in Agronomy was nominated as "Initiative of the Year" from Women in Food and Agriculture for its impactful work on advancing gender equality in the industry. And now, we're thrilled to share Women in Agronomy has won the award! 🏆 The judges singled out the program for its effortless blend of education, networking, visibility, opportunities, and development of business skills, all while increasing female representation in the sector. They also highlighted that over 75% of participants applied newly acquired skills in their roles, proving the program’s measurable impact. 🎯   In addition to winning the "Initiative of the Year" award, Women in Agronomy was also shortlisted for the "Parity Award" from this year's World 50 Group Impact Awards due to the program's exceptional contributions to advancing gender equality in Yara and beyond. “Both of these nominations reflect the hard work and passion poured into the program. By providing mentorship opportunities, safe discussions for DEI, and recognizing women’s expertise, we’re seeing real change - one that finally acknowledges their contributions in an industry that hasn’t always done so,” says Program Manager Carolina Hernandez Lasso. We're proud to see the impact Women in Agronomy is making globally and congratulate everyone involved for making the program a success! Together, we're empowering women, creating opportunities, and transforming the industry! 👏 #WomenInAgronomy

Did you know that fertigation is a win-win solution for both farmers and the environment? 💧 Fertigation, an innovative approach that combines irrigation and fertilisation, not only helps farmers save time and reduce labour costs but also supports climate neutrality by: 🎯 Optimising nutrient efficiency through targeted delivery, minimising nutrient runoff, or leaching. ⬇️ Reducing water usage while improving crop yield and quality. In Malaysia, Yara showcased this practical solution to farmers and retailers, sharing how YaraRega (a high grade soluble fertiliser) and the EasyFeed Fertigation tank system can be paired together as a plug & play upgrade for irrigated farms. By addressing one of agriculture’s biggest challenges—labour shortage—we are making #fertigation a simple and accessible solution in Africa & Asia. #NaturePositive

Strengthening Africa & Asia’s agricultural sector through growEnterprise 💪 growEnterprise, an initiative powered by the newly launched #growX platform, is a digitally enabled business training program designed to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), like retailers and distributors. 🗝️ Over the past two years, Yara has upskilled more than 2,500 MSMEs in India and Kenya. Post program, 80% of participants saw an improvement in business turnover, with 47% of these businesses able to employ additional staff members. Focusing on access to digital economy, 75% of participants have reported success in digitally transforming their operations by adopting laptops for daily use. 💻 #growEnterprise marks a step toward broader impact, continuing to build business resilience, efficiency, and financial sustainability. 🌏🌍 Empowering women and youth in agriculture and related industries, this program has already seen overall female participation increase from 22% to 28.3% in India. 🎯 “We know that impact is amplified through collaboration. By working together with partners, we can create meaningful change that extends beyond Yara’s immediate reach,” says Carol Waeni (Mumo), Impact Lead, Yara Africa & Asia. 🌱 #ThryveInnovationCoLab

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day! At Yara Africa & Asia, we remain committed to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We're proud to spotlight Yara's Women in Agronomy program, which stands as a testament to our belief that DEI is a business imperative and a responsibility we all share. 👩🌾 ♀️ Launched in 2020, Women in Agronomy embodies our dedication to promoting gender equity in our workplace and the wider agricultural sector. 🤝 Through mentorship, networking, and increased visibility, the program offers a valuable platform for women in Yara to develop their skills, connect with colleagues, and advance their careers in agriculture. 🎉 After four years, we're thrilled to share that the program has empowered over 600 female participants from 40 different countries and has enabled male colleagues and mentors to join the change. 🏆 The program was recently named “Initiative of the Year” by Women in Food and Agriculture Awards! Women in Agronomy is a concrete example of how we can #AccelerateAction and forge gender equality. Join us in celebrating this impactful initiative that's empowering women, creating opportunities, and transforming the industry! 👏 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6AvSBgn #IWD2025

Introducing growX, a bold step to empower communities across Africa and Asia ✨ growX is a holistic impact platform designed to empower under-resourced communities across Africa and Asia, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources to grow and thrive.🌱 As a vehicle for driving impact, #growX offers tailored educational programs, mentorship, training sessions, and digital applications to support both personal and professional growth. 🗝️ “With growX, we’re taking a hands-on approach to supporting smallholder farmers and surrounding communities that are vital to food security and economic growth. By working with partners, we can deliver real solutions that make a lasting impact on farms and beyond,” says Marisa Rebelo, SVP, Innovation & Impact, Yara Africa & Asia.   Through strategic #partnerships with public and private sector players, growX will leverage Yara’s on-the-ground presence to foster entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusive economic development. 🤝   A key initiative powered by the growX platform, growEnterprise is a digitally enabled business training program designed to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises within Yara’s supply chain. This program builds business resilience, efficiency, and financial sustainability, with a strong focus on empowering women and youth in agriculture and related industries.💡 Stay tuned to find out more!

Sharing best practices on how business ethics drive sustainable success 🎯 Yara Thailand joined the “Brand Norway in Thailand—Norwegian Sustainability Business Ethics” roundtable in Bangkok, where businesses, academia, trade associations, and government organisations gathered to explore how businesses can contribute to sustainable development. Speaking in the panel session “From Vision to Practice: Sustainability Roadmap,” Beda Merkelbach, SVP for Asia-Pacific, and Pongsin Thepruangchai, Government Relations and Public Affairs Manager for Thailand, shared how Yara translates sustainable development goals into action: 🍴 Feeding a growing population while reducing environmental impact through resource-use optimisation and productivity enhancement.  👣 Reducing carbon footprint in the company’s own production through innovation and the use of renewable energy.  🤝 Collaborating with partners across the food value chain to help farmers reduce their in-field carbon footprint.  🌏 Engaging with internal stakeholders (employees) to raise awareness and build shared ownership on the company’s ESG (environment, social, governance) commitments. Thanks to Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce and Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok for the opportunity to exchange best practices as well as to share perspectives on public-private collaboration and policymaking. Together, Norway and Thailand are Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future.

Yara Tanzania at the G25 African Coffee Summit in Dar es Salaam ☕ Yara Tanzania joined Heads of State, Ministers, coffee authorities, institutions, and private sector stakeholders from 25 African coffee-producing countries, focusing on the transformative strategies to elevate Africa’s #coffee sector. 🌍 The team in Tanzania showcased Yara’s innovative crop nutrition solutions, digital tools, and on-ground activation programs designed to support coffee farmers. Winstone Onyango C.P.A(K), Managing Director for Yara Tanzania, engaged with Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, and Hon. Hussein Bashe, Minister of Agriculture, sharing Yara’s commitment to enhancing yields, restoring soil health, and promoting climate resilient farming practices. With a goal of improving farmer prosperity and building a sustainable coffee future, we reinforced our dedication to collaborating with local farmers and institutions to drive productivity and quality in the African coffee industry. We are proud to play a role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices that not only strengthen the continent’s coffee value chain but also contribute to the prosperity of smallholder farmers and communities. 💡 #G25AfricanCoffeeSummit #YaraTanzania