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Nutrient Use
In recent years, CFI has developed the 4R Nutrient Stewardship system based on the Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place® framework for nutrient best management practices. This framework has proven useful for policy development and addressing nutrient management issues in both domestic and international circles, and is highly effective in promoting our industry & commitment to stewardship.
This innovative approach to best management practices (BMPs) for fertilizer is also known as 4R nutrient stewardship. It can be applied to managing either crop nutrients in general (including organic sources) or fertilizers in specific. This concept can help farmers and the public understand how the right management practices for fertilizer contribute to sustainability goals for agriculture. In a nutshell, the 4R nutrient stewardship concept involves crop producers and their advisers selecting the right source-rate-time-place combination from practices validated by research conducted by agronomic scientists. Goals for economic, environmental and social progress are set by—and are reflected in performance indicators chosen by—the stakeholders to crop production systems.
To learn more about 4R Nutrient Stewardship visit the International Plant Nutrition Institute website
Understanding Nitrous Oxide Emissions Reduction Protocol Brochure
The Proceedings from the Great Lakes Phosphorus Forum held July 28-31, 2009 in Windsor, Ontario are now available on-line from the home page of SERA-17 or direct link: http://www.sera17.ext.vt.edu/Meetings/greatlakespforum/
Fertilizer: The Path to Sustainability
The Right Way to Grow...4R Nutrient Stewardship - Video part 1 of 2
The Right Way to Grow...4R Nutrient Stewardship - Video part 2 of 2
