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DISCUSSION No. 147   •   FSN Forum digest No. 1331





Online consultation for developing the Code of Conduct for the Management of Fertilizers



until 11 February 2018













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Dear Colleagues,

Today we would like to send you an update on the Online consultation for developing the Code of Conduct for the Management of Fertilizers (CoCoFe)<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/CoCoFe>. With this message we are also glad to announce that the discussion facilitators have decided to extend the deadline to February 11th.

Please find below the summaries of the latest contributions received and a feedback message from Ronald Vargas, co-facilitator of this exchange.

Ronald acknowledges the richness of the contributions received so far, which will help the team in further developing the CoCoFe. He also introduces additional discussion questions on measuring the progress of distribution and adoption of the CoCoFe, and on addressing the concerns of different stakeholders.

Please visit the webpage in English<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/CoCoFe>, French<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/fr/activities/discussions/CoCoFe> or Spanish<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/es/activities/discussions/CoCoFe> for the full introduction to the consultation topic. You can post your contribution directly online upon registration<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/user/register> to the FSN Forum, or send it to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

We look forward to keep receiving your valuable input!

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Ronald Vargas, co-facilitator of the consultation



Dear Participants,

I would like to thank all of you once again for your contributions to this discussion and for your valuable feedback that will enable us to develop a Code of Conduct for the Management of Fertilizers (CoCoFe). In the last week, we have received 14 contributions and the commentary below intents to further fuel the discussion.

For any newcomers, please look at our last contribution for the link of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management in order to have a better idea of the formatting and content of the CoCoFe.

The new comments seem to be related to the comments we have received since the beginning of the discussion and include the change in formulation and phrasing of the objectives, inclusion of regional specificities, changes in the scope and target audience of the CoCoFe, and the inclusion of all relevant inputs and not only synthetic fertilizers. Please know that we are taking all of your comments into consideration.

New and interesting topics have also been received such as:

·         The need of having a way to measure or quantify the progress of distribution and adoption of the CoCoFe.

·         The Inclusion of various types of wastes (agricultural waste, manure, industrial waste etc.).

·         The protection and promotion of endogenous knowledge of fertilizer production at the local level such as composting.

·         The acknowledgment of lack of technical knowledge on how to deal with fertilizers and agricultural waste in some areas/ regions.

With these comments in mind, I would like to add that the CoCoFe will attempt to tackle some of the points mentioned above such as bio-waste storage and recycling, and farmer technical assistance.

We would also like to invite you to address the following points:

What would be a good way to measure or quantify the progress of distribution and adoption of the CoCoFe?

Keeping in mind that the CoCoFe will serve as a guiding framework for all Member States, what should be included in order for the code of conduct to help address different stakeholders?

We are looking forward to further discussions as we jointly explore how we might strengthen the CoCoFe.















CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED



[icon]Zahangir Hossain, University of Newcastle, Australia



Zahangir thinks that the objectives for the CoCoFe are appropriate, and points out that biochar can contribute to realizing sustainable agriculture.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8606>







[icon]Eyongetta Njieassam, University of Dschang, Cameroon



According to Eyongetta, efforts should focus on encouraging organic fertilizer. Environmental education in schools and farmers’ training could draw attention to the advantages of organic fertilizers over artificial ones.

Read the contribution <http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8609>







[icon]Naveen Paudyal, UNICEF, Nepal



Naveen believes that the objectives of the CoCoFe are appropriate, but suggests to add two more, including “protecting and promoting the endogenous knowledge of fertilizer production”. Furthermore, for CoCoFe to achieve the maximum positive impact, the possibility of transforming bio-waste from urban households into fertilizer should be considered. Naveen also stresses that the CoCoFe should be adaptable in order to suit different country contexts.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8610>







[icon]Annah Mutinda, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya



Annah argues that the CoCoFe should take into account manufacturers, distributors and users of inorganic, organic and biofertilizers. She believes that the CoCoFe will assist in promoting the responsible and judicious use of fertilizers if accompanied by proper implementation and enforcement mechanisms, as well as a reward/sanctions system. In addition, awareness creation and capacity building for the actors involved will be required.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8611>







[icon]Pitam Chandra, ICAR, India



Pitam argues that we need to move from general prescriptions for fertilizers application to precise applications of soil nutrients, which is facilitated by modern technology.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8612>







[icon]Terry Roberts, International Plant Nutrition Institute, United States of America



Terry posts comments on behalf of scientists at the International Plant Nutrition Institute, which address all the questions posed for discussion and provide specific suggestions to be considered in further developing the CoCoFe. For instance, the contribution argues that the CoCoFe’s aim and focus should go beyond overuse and underuse (the “right rate”) and also address “right source, right time, right place” to optimize impacts on food security, soil quality, water and air resources, and the environment in general.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8614>







[icon]Lal Manavado, University of Oslo affiliate, Norway



In sharing his view on what needs to be taken into account while developing the CoCoFe, Lal lists a number of points to be considered in relation to fertilizer use. For instance, he argues that a careful distinction should be made between the use of fertilizers to enhance soil fertility and an ‘increased crop yield’, as the latter will legitimize the use of plant growth accelerators which are known to pose very serious threats to human and environmental health.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8615>







[icon]Porfirio Fuentes, International Fertilizer Development Center, United States of America



In his second contribution to this consultation, Porfirio re-emphasizes the need to include the supply and the demand side of the fertilizer industry. While focusing only on the demand side will help reduce negative externalities related to the environment and human health, an holistic approach which also considers the supply side will minimize environmental contamination and health hazards.

Read the contribution<http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/comment/8616>











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