Sustainable Fertilizer Companies Supporting Regenerative Agriculture
## Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Fertilizers
Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Fertilizers
Interest in sustainable fertilizer companies is increasing due to the dual challenge faced by agriculture: increasing food production while reducing environmental impact. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook , global agricultural and fish production is projected to rise by 14% over the next decade, with direct agricultural greenhouse gas emissions expected to increase by 6% as productivity improves. However, scenario modeling suggests that a combination of emissions-reduction technology and a 15% productivity increase could eliminate global undernourishment by 2034 while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7%.
Economically, the FAO reported in November 2025 that global fertilizer utilization rebounded in the 2024/25 season, with the average price of a stylized fertilizer basket at USD 489 per tonne in September 2025. This price level is approximately 40% below the April 2022 peak, although still higher than in 2024.
Sustainable fertilizers are nutrient products and systems designed to improve nutrient-use efficiency, reduce unnecessary losses, and support precise agronomic programs. These fertilizers support emissions reduction, water conservation, soil health, and regenerative farming practices. They emphasize better nutrient timing, precise application, and enhanced agronomic guidance.
A sustainable fertilizer may not necessarily be organic, biological, or low-analysis. It can include conventional mineral fertilizers used within a disciplined system, controlled-release products, water-soluble formulations for precision fertigation, crop-specific blends, or biological inputs paired with mineral nutrition. The focus is on enabling crop production with minimal losses and environmental impact.
This price level is approximately 40% below the April 2022 peak, although still higher than in 2024.
Fertilizers in Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture often requires nutrient programs that support soil health, reduce unnecessary losses, and align with broader goals for resilience, biodiversity, and climate outcomes. While regenerative systems still need crop nutrition, the focus shifts to efficiency, timing, soil response, and system outcomes.
Leading Sustainable Fertilizer Companies
The following companies are notable for their efforts in sustainability:
ICL Group: Known for specialty crop nutrition, controlled-release fertilizers, and digital farming technologies. Yara International: Focuses on regenerative farming, emissions reduction, and digital agronomy. Nutrien: Emphasizes sustainable agriculture through 4R stewardship and agronomic support. EuroChem Group: Prioritizes operational sustainability, circularity, and resource efficiency. The Mosaic Company: Combines phosphate and potash production with stewardship targets and sustainability metrics.
Key Sustainability Indicators in Fertilizer Production
Nutrient Use Efficiency: The ability of the company to help growers retain nutrients within the crop system. Climate Performance: Evidence of emissions management and decarbonization strategy. Water Stewardship and Circularity: Targets for freshwater use and recycling practices. Regenerative Agriculture Readiness: Clear definitions and support for regenerative practices. Transparency: Measurable public disclosures and specific targets.
Sustainable fertilizer companies are increasingly evaluated on their ability to integrate agronomic usefulness with measurable progress in nutrient efficiency, stewardship, emissions, water, and regenerative farming support. As global agricultural production is expected to rise, growers and procurement teams seek suppliers that enhance yield with improved nutrient control and environmental performance.
Based on reporting by TechBullion.