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Phosphorus at the Crossroads: Food vs. Energy (FlashPhos Online Workshop, December 2025)

Phosphorus is more than just a nutrient for crops – it is a strategic element underpinning modern food security, energy storage, and industrial technologies. Historically, phosphorus has been synonymous with agriculture. Fertilizers supply the essential nutrient that fuels crop growth, supporting global food systems. Yet phosphorus also plays a pivotal role in batteries, flame retardants, semiconductors, and chemicals. As Europe advances toward renewable energy and electrification, the demand for phosphorus in energy technologies, especially lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, is rising. This dual role raises an important question: are we facing a conflict between using phosphorus for food or energy? Insights from the interactive FlashPhos online workshop suggest the reality is nuanced, but opportunities exist to reconcile both uses through circularity, technological innovation, and strategic policy. The workshop has been organised in collaboration with the EU Projects NenuPhar and RENOVATE. Read the article about the workshop here: flashphos-project.eu/phosphorus-at-the-crossroads-ensuring-circularity-for-food-energy-and-industry-in-europe/ This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 958267. This communication reflects only the author’s view. The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the European Commission are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.