Saskatchewan extends 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agreement with Fertilizer Canada

The Province has re-signed a 2016 Memorandum of Co-operation with Fertilizer Canada for an additional three years.

The agreement is designed to support the continued 4R Nutrient Stewardship education, training and expansion in the province.

The Province notes that 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.

Saskatchewan has set a goal of having 25 per cent of its cropland under 4R designation by 2025.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says Saskatchewan is a champion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, and each year more producers are strengthening their operations and the agriculture industry by adopting proven best practices such as this one.

“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 nearly half (46 per cent) of all 4R-designated acres in western Canada.

Fertilizer Canada President and CEO Karen Proud says Saskatchewan has shown strong leadership in sustainable agriculture with their 2025 4R commitments.