CIEC

CIEC – Romanian National Branch CIEC

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CONTACT: The “Romanian National Branch CIEC” is headquartered in the building of the National Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, located at 61 Mărăști Blvd., Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania. Tel: +40-21-318.43.49; Fax: +40-21-318-43.48; E-mail: ciec@icpa.ro (MAP)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • National Symposium “Agricultural Solutions and Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation”
    The National Symposium on Agricultural Solutions and Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation will take place on May 26, 2026, in the ASAS auditorium, starting at 9:00 AM. CIEC SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM    , For more details visit: https://ciec-fnr.ro/evenimente/
  • Invitation to CIEC General Assembly
  • On June 18, 2025, the Romanian National Branch of the International Scientific Centre for Fertilizers CIEC together with the National Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, organized the Symposium “Improving Soil Quality through Different Agricultural and Fertilization Systems in the Context of Climate Change”. This symposium, which took place in the Auditorium of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Gheorghe Ionescu Sisești, was attended by over 50 researchers and representatives of farmers’ associations.
    Thank you to all participants!

ORGANIZATION

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The “ROMANIAN NATIONAL BRANCH CIEC” Association is a national non-profit and non-governmental scientific association affiliated with the International Scientific Centre for Fertilizers (CIEC), the oldest and most experienced international non-governmental scientific organization concerned with sustainable nutrient management. Since its establishment in 1933, it has expanded its activities by establishing National Branches in all interested countries, primarily to strengthen their own natural resources for food production. The Branches are part of a network for developing international relations and cooperation regarding new results, further achievements and research progress in the field of fertilizers.
The Romanian National Branch CIEC was established in 2000, pursuant to Government Ordinance No. 26/30.01.2000 on associations and foundations, with activities in the following areas:

  • promoting, stimulating and developing scientific investigations on plant nutrition and nutrition cycles in different land use systems, for food, commercial and energy products;
  • agrochemical studies for soil testing for plant nutrition needs and fertilizer requirements;
  • technology, evaluation and application of fertilizers and all mineral and organic fertilizing materials.

CIEC Objectives

  • establishing relations and cooperation with other national and international organizations and with persons interested in issues of science, technology, production, distribution and application of types of fertilizers and fertilizing materials;
  • promoting national and international meetings: conferences, symposia, exhibitions and other events concerning in particular fertilizers as means of increasing yields, improving crop quality, soil fertility and sustainable management of land use systems;
  • studying issues concerning the use of natural nutrient resources under different pedoclimatic conditions;
  • studying the effects of fertilization and fertilizer application on the environment;
  • carrying out activities in the field of nutrient recycling through waste and residue processing, upgrading and evaluation of fertilizing materials through waste, residue and compost processing;
  • promoting research through agrochemical study methods and plant analysis, establishing nutrition requirements regarding soil, water and plants;
  • promoting methods and initiatives for controlling nutrient content and fertilizer formulas, through legal measures;
  • conducting promotional and advertising activities, publishing a periodical journal on the presentation of fertilizers, fertilizing materials and methods of their use under ecological protection conditions.

CIEC Funds:

The categories of the association’s assets are constituted and developed from:

  • membership fees;
  • income from publishing and advertising activities, including the publication of materials on the presentation of fertilizers and methods of use;
  • sponsorship of symposia and various meetings by interested institutions and commercial companies;
  • various donations from members or natural and legal persons wishing to support the development of the association’s activities.

HISTORY

The founding members involved in the establishment of CIEC were: Borlan Zenoviu, Dorneanu Emilia, Ștefănescu Daniela-Florica, Țigănaș Letiția-Rodesia, Soare Maria, Gavriluță Ioan, Furculeșteanu Marta-Andaluzia, Dumitru Mihail, Simota Cătălin-Cristian, Dorneanu Aurel, Popa Oliviu, Berde Sofia, Dana Daniela, Povarnă Florian, Costache Cristina-Michaela, Rusu Mihai Cornel, Țimbota Ioan, Țărău Dorin, Stănescu Rodica, Pincovschi Eugenie, Călinoiu Ion, Craioveanu Gheorghe, Barcan Vasile, Ursescu Elena-Mihaela, Vladone Victor, S.C Chimenerg S.A., S.C. Iprochim S.A., Central Research Station for Crop Cultivation on Sands Dăbuleni, Agricultural Research Station Caracal, Central Research Station for Saline Soil Amelioration Brăila, Agricultural Research Station Suceava, with the general purpose of promoting, stimulating and developing scientific activities in the field of agrochemistry, fertilizers and all mineral and organic fertilizing materials.
The first elected CIEC Board of Directors consisted of: President: Dr. Eng. Dumitru Mihail. Vice-Presidents: Prof. Dr. Borlan Zenoviu and Chemical Eng. Popa Oliviu. Secretary: Dr. Assoc. Prof. Dorneanu Aurel. Members: Costache Cristina Mihaela; Prof. Dr. Rusu Mihai Cornel; Dr. Povarnă Florian, Dr. Beldiman Gheorghe and Dr. Țărău Dorin. Auditor: Ștefănescu Daniela Florica.

Symposia Organized by CIEC

International Symposium “Balanced Fertilization of Main Crops in Romania” organized by the International Potash Institute – IPI, Romanian National Branch CIEC and the Research Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Bucharest, August 21-22, 2001, Brașov, Romania.

International Symposium “Use of Phosphorus Fertilizers in Romania. Current and Future Aspects” organized by the International Phosphorus Institute – IMPHOS, Romanian National Branch CIEC, Research Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Bucharest and Agricultural Research and Development Station Caracal, October 3-4, 2002, Caracal, Romania.

National Symposium “Diversification of Fertilizer Range and Improvement of Their Quality in Relation to Sustainable Agriculture Requirements” organized by Romanian National Branch CIEC, Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection Bucharest, Employers’ Organization of Fertilizer Producers “NITROFOSFOR”, S.C. Sofert S.A. Bacău and Research and Development Station for Vegetable Growing Bacău. October 30-31, 2003. Bacău, Romania.

International Symposium “Nutrient Management for Improving Crop Quality and Environmental Conservation” organized by the International Potash Institute (IPI), International Phosphorus Institute – IMPHOS, Romanian National Branch CIEC, Research Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, University of Craiova. July 13-14, 2005. Craiova, Romania.

International Symposium “Restoration of Soil Fertility through Different Fertilization Systems in Sustainable Agriculture” organized by Romanian National Branch CIEC, Research Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Banat, Timișoara and Employers’ Organization of Fertilizer Producers “NITROFOSFOR”. June 22-23, 2006. Timișoara, Romania.

International Symposium “Ecological Reconstruction and Fertilizer Requirements in the Gorj Area” organized by Romanian National Branch CIEC, Office for Pedological and Agrochemical Studies (OSPA) Tg. Jiu, Gorj County Council, National Lignite Company Oltenis, Tg. Jiu, Rovinari Energy Complex, Turceni Energy Complex, Craiova Energy Complex, “Constantin Brîncuși” University Tg. Jiu, Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development of Gorj County, Research Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, International Potash Institute (IPI) Basel, Switzerland and Horticultural Research and Development Station Tg. Jiu. October 4-5, 2007, Tg. Jiu, Romania.

International Symposium “Phosphorus Fertilizer Production and Intensification of Fertilization, an Important Factor in Agricultural Production Development” organized by Romanian National Branch CIEC, Research Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, Employers’ Organization of Fertilizer Producers “NITROFOSFOR” Bucharest, Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development Constanța, Office for Studies “