Yara traces its origins to 1905, when it was founded in Norway as Norsk Hydro. The company pioneered the industrial production of mineral nitrogen fertilizer using hydroelectric power, helping address food shortages in Europe during the early 20th century.

In 2004, Yara became an independent company after being demerged from Norsk Hydro and was renamed Yara International ASA. Since then, it has expanded into a global leader in agricultural and industrial solutions. [2]

Yara’s mission is:

Responsibly feeding the world and protecting the planet.

The company aims to improve food security while reducing agriculture’s environmental impact by increasing crop productivity, improving nutrient efficiency, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. [4]

Yara offers a broad range of products and services, including:

• Nitrogen fertilizers

• NPK (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium) fertilizers

• Specialty crop nutrition products

• Micronutrients

• Ammonia

• Nitrates

• Industrial chemicals

• Environmental solutions

• Precision agriculture and digital farming tools

• Crop advisory services [5]

Yara operates one of the largest agricultural supply networks in the world.

Key facts include:

• Operations in more than 60 countries

• Sales in approximately 140 markets

• Around 15,700 employees

• Global production facilities across multiple continents

• Over 10,000 Yara-branded retail outlets worldwide [6]

Sustainability is central to Yara’s business strategy. The company focuses on:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Developing low-carbon fertilizer production

• Supporting regenerative and climate-smart agriculture

• Improving nutrient efficiency

• Reducing food waste

• Promoting biodiversity

• Supporting the transition to clean ammonia and hydrogen-based energy solutions [7]

Yara has invested heavily in digital farming technologies that help farmers:

• Monitor crop health

• Optimize fertilizer application

• Improve yields

• Reduce environmental impact

• Make data-driven farming decisions

These tools support precision agriculture and more efficient use of resources. [8]

Beyond agriculture, Yara supplies nitrogen-based products for industries such as:

• Mining

• Construction

• Manufacturing

• Automotive

• Environmental emissions control

• Shipping and clean energy

• Chemical production [9]

Yara has operated in the Philippines since 1986 through Yara Fertilizers Philippines Inc. The company serves farmers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with warehouses in Bulacan, Cebu, and Davao, providing crop nutrition products and agronomic support tailored to local agricultural conditions. [10]

Yara emphasizes:

• Sustainability

• Innovation

• Safety

• Integrity

• Collaboration

• Diversity and inclusion

• Customer focus [11]

Yara International is recognized as one of the world’s leading crop nutrition companies, combining more than a century of expertise in fertilizer production with investments in digital agriculture, clean ammonia, and sustainable farming. By integrating scientific research, agronomic knowledge, and global distribution, Yara seeks to enhance food security while reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture and supporting the transition toward more sustainable food and industrial systems. [12]

1. Yara | Leader in crop nutrition, ammonia and industrial solutions

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3. Investor relations | Investing in agribusiness | Yara International

4. Our strategy | Yara’s strategic direction, pillars and priorities | Yara International

5. Where we operate | Yara Philipines

6. About Yara | Yara Philipines

7. Our mission, vision and values | Yara International

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