OTTAWA - Farmers make up one third of the global population. Together, they have the opportunity to play a major role in reducing impacts on the environment by adopting sustainable agriculture practices.
As the voice of the collective Canadian fertilizer industry, Fertilizer Canada is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture for farmers through innovative, science-based methods such as 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Through programming, partnerships and advocacy, Fertilizer Canada is on track to reach its sustainability goals by 2020.
4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®) is a universally applicable, yet locally focused, nutrient management system that encourages farmers to apply the right source of fertilizer at the right rate, right time and in the right place. The 4R framework is strongly aligned with the Government of Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy and the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
"By utilizing the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework on-farm, farmers are able to reduce nutrient losses that result in environmental impacts to air, water and soil resources – including reducing greenhouse gas emissions," said Garth Whyte, President & CEO of Fertilizer Canada. "These benefits are coupled with a return for farmers on fertilizer dollars spent, and in many cases, increased profitability from crop yields."