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This year’s nitrogen management module series, "N is for Nitrogen 2.0," builds upon last year’s sessions, "N is for Nitrogen," by expanding on key nitrogen management strategies and introducing new topics.
- Feb 13 - Session 2: Nitrogen management in regenerative agricultural systems, covering:
- Principles of regenerative agriculture
- Soil organic matter’s role in nitrogen supply
- Using legumes, manure, compost, and cover crops as nitrogen sources
- Understanding nitrogen availability from organic fertilizers
- Feb 20 - Session 3: Best management practices for efficient nitrogen management, focusing on
- Minimizing nitrogen losses in agricultural systems
- Matching crop nitrogen needs with manure and fertilizer applications
- Strategies to reduce excess soil nitrogen in the fall (including cover cropping)
- Reducing volatilization and denitrification losses from nitrogen sources
This series is designed to provide both foundational knowledge and practical strategies for improving nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural systems.
Join Ruth McDougall, M.Sc, P.Ag. for the final session in our webinar series, focusing on advanced strategies for efficient nitrogen management. This session will provide actionable insights into optimizing nitrogen use in agricultural systems, balancing productivity, and environmental stewardship.
Session 3: Strategies for Efficient Nitrogen Management
Key Topics Covered:
- Best practices for nitrogen application: rate, timing, and placement.
- Leveraging technology for precision nitrogen management.
- Managing nitrogen in diverse cropping systems.
- Reducing nitrogen losses and mitigating environmental impacts.
- Practical tools and resources to support decision-making.
This session is designed for agricultural professionals seeking to enhance nitrogen efficiency, boost crop yields, and minimize ecological footprints.
Who Should Attend:
- Farmers and agricultural professionals.
- Environmental scientists and land managers.
- Educators, students, and advocates of regenerative practices.
Presenter: Ruth McDougall, M.Sc, PAg, is an acknowledged expert in BC in the on-farm management of nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural waste, fertilizing residuals, and soil fertility. She prepares Nutrient Management Plans for a wide range of types of agricultural operations on an ongoing basis. She has written several guidelines documents for using nitrogen and other nutrients on farms in BC. She is certified by the BC Ministry of Agriculture as a nutrient management planner in BC.
She is also an expert in the characterization of fertilizing residuals, including municipal biosolids, and their beneficial reuse in fabricated soil, on agricultural land, in mine and aggregate extraction site reclamation, landfill closure, and compost. She has extensive experience managing and land application of municipal biosolids, municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent, livestock waste, and other residuals. She has extensive knowledge of the BC environmental regulations for the beneficial reuse and composting of these wastes. She has 25 years of experience with residential recycling in BC.
This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca
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