Nutrient Management
Industry and academia have teamed together to promote the 4R Nutrient Management approach. The 4 R’s of nutrient management include: right rate, right place, right source, and right time for nutrient use. When used appropriately, 4R Nutrient Management can reduce weather risks associated with nutrient loss, runoff, or inaccessibility to the crop.
The interaction of water with nutrients creates variation in plant health and emphasizes the 4R approach. Photo credit: Hans Schmitz
REFERENCES The Fertilizer Institute. (2017). What are the 4Rs [Website]. Nutrient Stewardship, The Fertilizer Institute. https://nutrientstewardship.org/4rs/
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