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Stay current on the latest news and information on nutrient management in Ontario

'Win-win': Better fertilizer use by farmers saves money and the environment

July 30, 2019

Using the 4R method of nutrient application - the right source, applied at the right rate, at the right time, in the right place can save money and the environment.

This article about fertilizer use and the environment was posted on the CBC News site on July 30, 2019.

Cover Crops After Wheat
July 22, 2019: Cover crops after wheat provide many benefits such as preventing erosion, improving soil health and productivity, and suppressing weeds.

Nutrient Management Regulation Changes
July 1, 2019: Changes to O. Reg 267/03 came into effect on July 1, 2019 that help reduce the regulatory burden for agricultural operations. Read more to see how it may affect your farm or business.

A Potential New Income for Farmers...Carbon Credits

June 13, 2019

By promoting techniques that increase the potential of agricultural land to suck in carbon, a new Boston-based company,Indigo AG, believes it can pay farmers to help stop climate change.

On Wednesday, the company announced a new initiative with the very ambitious goal of removing one trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by paying farmers to modify their practices. To start, Indigo says it will pay farmers $15 per ton of carbon.

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