By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan extends 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agreement with Fertilizer Canada

Apr 28, 2022 | 3:32 PM

MELFORT, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Government and Fertilizer Canada have renewed its agreement on 4R Nutrient Stewardship for another three years.

The fertilizer management strategy incorporates the Right fertilizer source at the Right rate, at the Right time, and in the Right place (4Rs).

It has been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing crop production.

Agriculture Minister David Marit said Saskatchewan is currently working toward a goal of 25 per cent of its cropland being under 4R designation by 2025.

He said 4R Nutrient Stewardship promotes environmental stewardship through best practices in science-based nutrient management.

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“Saskatchewan is a champion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, and each year more of our producers are strengthening their operations and our agriculture industry by adopting proven best practices,” Marit said. “Cooperating with Fertilizer Canada is a powerful way to encourage more producer participation, driving growth and, most importantly, increase environmental sustainability solutions, farm-by-farm, across the province.”

Saskatchewan accounts for 46 per cent of all 4R-designated acres in Western Canada.

Land under 4R stewardship is among the five measures and targets within the province’s Climate Resilience Measurement Framework that represent related priority areas for the agriculture industry.

Fertilizer Canada president and CEO Karen Proud said Saskatchewan has shown strong leadership in sustainable agriculture.

“We are thrilled with the extension of the MOC (Memorandum of Co-operation) and the positive impact it will have on the environment, as well as offering farmers sustainable solutions for their crops. With the continuation of the program, we believe we will continue to see the program grow and results increase for the province,” Proud said.

Saskatchewan also encouraged adoption of 4R practices through 20 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects being carried out at Applied Research Management (Agri-ARM) field sites across the province

The ministry has also offered CAP funding under the Farm Stewardship Program for a variable rate mapping beneficial management practice and held four virtual 4R workshops in January 2021.

More information on 4R Nutrient Stewardship and sustainable farming in Saskatchewan is available here.

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