Fertilizer 101

Fertilizer 101

Discover how fertilizers are made, used and their critical role in food security.

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4R Nutrient Stewardship

4R Nutrient Stewardship

Explore the 4R principles for efficient and economic nutrient use.

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4R Nutrient Stewardship 4R Climate-Smart Protocol

4R Climate-Smart Protocol

Easily adaptable, science-based solutions for Canada’s growers

Overview

The 4R Climate-Smart Protocol is an easily adaptable, science-based solution for Canada’s growers to optimize nitrogen management in their cropping systems and quantifiably demonstrate carbon reductions.

Implementing the 4R Climate-Smart Protocol, which incorporates 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®), increases economic performance for growers while reducing the input costs per unit of crop yield produced.

See the full 4R Climate-Smart Protocol strategy here:

Towards a National NERP Carbon Management Strategy

A strategic document outlining Canada’s Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol (NERP) and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainable agriculture, and positioning Canadian crops as climate-smart solutions.

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