4R nutrient management must be farm-specific — geared for the unique crops, cropping practices, soils and climatic conditions of that farm, researcher Ross McKenzie writes.
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How to succeed at 4R fertilizer management on your farm
Agronomy Management: The “right” approach for on-farm nutrient management and fertilizer varies from region to region in Western Canada
Ukraine’s farms once fed billions but now its soil is starving
Ukraine’s soil may no longer be able to sustain the country’s role as one of the major food producers without urgent action. And this could have consequences that stretch far beyond its borders.
Finally getting paid for sustainable farming?
Alberta project might have a line on a workable ecosystem credit model to reward farmers for sustainability. Manitoba might be next
Alberta project says they might have a line on a workable ecosystem credit model to reward farmers for sustainability, and Manitoba might be next
RBC invests $5 million in Prairie sustainable agriculture
The new program, announced in Manitoba, links Prairie farmers, students and researchers with tools and training to promote sustainable agriculture
RBC has launched a farm initiative to support regenerative agriculture, soil health, student training and farm business transition across the Canadian Prairies.
Fall soil testing tips for smart fertilizer plans
Quality 2026 crops start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
VIDEO: Minimizing soil erosion from tillage
Marla Riekman, soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, talks about reducing the effects of soil erosion from tillage. (Recorded at Crop Diagnostic School 2025 in Carman, Man.)
New soil treatment targets saline patches
New product, Crop Aid, focuses on water flow through the soil, offering an alternative to gypsum and organic ammendments
Crop Aid SS is a Saskatchewan-made spray for managing soil salinity, designed to help leach salts from the root zone.
EcoTea microbial soil treatment gets stress tested at MBFI
EcoTea biostimulant was applied to cereal forage crops at MBFI north of Brandon this year, with some initially good results
Results from the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) indicate that biostimulant soil treatments are showing promising early results.
Regenerative farming gains ground in Manitoba amid drought challenges
Regenerative agriculture advocates say farming with an eye to soil health can buffer a farmer’s risk against weather extremes like drought
Regenerative agriculture advocates say farming with an eye to soil health can buffer a farmer’s risk against weather extremes like drought.
University of Manitoba hires potato sustainability research chair
Potato researcher from Idaho chosen to lead the university’s research into sustainable potato farming after ‘vigorous international search’
Idaho potato researcher Linda Schott chosen to lead University of Manitoba research into sustainable potato farming.
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