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Nutrient Use Efficiency Tracking Hackathon
18–19 June, 2026 (24-hour hackathon)You are invited to take part in a unique global hackathon focused on one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture and food systems today. Develop innovative solutions that track nutrient use efficiency across the entire food chain, from fertilizer application to human nutrition. Industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, early career professionals, students and graduates, are all invited to take part in a unique global hackathon focused on one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture and food systems today. The 24-hour hackathon will take place on Thursday and Friday during the IFAMA 2026 World Conference in Cork, Ireland or online. Participation in the hackathon is free for IFAMA 2026 World Conference registrants, with all additional costs, including catering, funded by the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). Organized by the IFA Innovation Hub. Powered by Wageningen University & Research and FarmHack, and hosted in-person during the IFAMA 2026 World Conference.
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The Global Challenge Agriculture produces enough food to feed the world. Yet nutrient use efficiency across the food system remains poorly tracked and understood. Today, data across fertilizer production, farming, food processing, and nutrition is fragmented. However, consumers demand more transparency on sustainability and nutrition and farmers lack incentives and tools to track and optimize nutrient use efficiency. Solve Real Challenges. Collaborate Globally. Create Impact.Join us in Cork for an exciting, fast-paced Hackathon at the IFAMA 2026 World Conference—where academics, students, and industry professionals come together to tackle real-world challenges in agrifood systems. This is your chance to step beyond discussion and turn ideas into action.
This event is open to all IFAMA 2026 attendees, including:
If you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to engage—you belong here. | “The IFA Hackathon is a perfect extension for those who want to apply their skills from the IFAMA Global Student Case Competition or research from the Academic Symposium into a real-life context, or simply use the Hackathon as a high-impact entry point into this exciting ecosystem – where we’re using innovation for the vision of feeding the world sustainably.”
JACK KEEYS
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Why Participate? The IFAMA Hackathon is designed to bring together diverse perspectives to address complex issues across global food system. Whether your background is research, business, policy, or innovation, your perspective matters. The IFAMA Hackathon is designed to bring together diverse perspectives to address complex issues across the global food system. Whether your background is research, business, policy, or innovation, your perspective matters. Participants will: Participants will work in cross-disciplinary, international teams on 4 targeted challenges, each focused on nutrient use efficiency tracking across agri-food systems. (Full challenge details coming soon).• On-Farm Nutrient Application Data Gaps • Tracking Nutrient Losses and Transformations • Consumer- and Post-Farmgate Nutrient Pathways • Integration with Existing Digital Traceability Ecosystems. What to Expect Over the course of the Hackathon, teams will:
No matter your experience level, the Hackathon is designed to be inclusive, collaborative, and energizing. Why it Matters The challenges facing global food systems are complex and interconnected. The Hackathon creates a space where different disciplines, cultures, and experiences come together to generate new thinking and practical solutions. It’s not just about competition—it’s about learning, collaboration, and impact. Be Part of It The IFAMA 2026 Hackathon is a unique opportunity to:
Join the Hackathon in Cork and bring your ideas to life. Register now on the FarmHack website. Questions? Contact the Hackathon Co-Chair Jack Keeys, at innovation@fertilizer.org.
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