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Evaluation of enhanced nitrogen-use efficiency products
Project Details
Lead Researcher(s)
Dr. Dani Degenhardt
Co-Researcher(s)
Len Kryzanowski, Tom Jenson, Miles Dyck
Funding Partners
Alberta Barley Commission, WGRF, AITF
February 2016 - February 2018
Complete
The Challenge
Before wide adoption of enhanced efficient fertilizer (EEF) products across Alberta, a greater understanding is required regarding agronomy, cost, soil and climate.
The Project
By compiling and synthesizing past and current yield and cost data on EEF products, determine optimal environments for product efficacy and economic cost-benefit-analysis.
The Results
Enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers were found to better synchronize nitrogen supply with crop demand, leading to both agronomic and economic benefits. Data complied behind EEF products to further develop Alberta Farm Fertilizer Information and Recommendation Manager (AFFIRM), a decision support tool for Alberta’s farmers.
Grower Benefits
Growers will be able to utilize the AFFIRM tool to analyze fertility management decisions based on data specific to their farm, allowing implementation of cost-efficient best management practices.
Keywords:
Nitrogen, Use-efficiency products