The advantage of using the 4r framework to make nutrient management decisions is the adaptability to sitespecific conditions. Nutrient stewardship international fertilizer industry. The adoption of the 4r nutrient stewardship framework right source, right rate, right time, and right. The global 4r nutrient stewardship framework international. Topics promoting 4r nutrient stewardship in africa. The 4r nutrient stewardship concept defines the right source, rate, time. The 4r nutrient stewardship certification program is built on the foundation of the 4r of nutrient stewardship.
Presentation on know your fertilizer rights 4r nutrient stewardship concept. The program provides a common framework for all who provide agricultural services and farm in the western lake erie basin. Right source at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place the 4r nutrient stewardship principles are the same globally, but how they are used locally varies depending on field and site specific characteristics such as soil, cropping system, management techniques and. The adoption of the 4r nutrient stewardship framework right source, right rate, right. We believe 4r nutrient stewardship is the right approach to sustainability for the agrifood industry, leveraging its framework in most of our activities and initiatives. The 4rs imply that there are four aspects to every fertilizer application and it provides an effective framework to assess whether a. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework promot es the application of nutrients using the right source or product at the right rate, right time and right place figure 1. Having described the framework of 4r nutrient stewardship, id now like to focus on the role of science.
You can also download the full collection of essays here. The 4rs imply that there are four aspects to every fertilizer application and it provides an effective framework to assess whether a given crop has access to the necessary nutrients. The 4r nutrient stewardship certification program encourages agricultural retailers and independent crop consultants nutrient service providers or nsps to adopt proven best practices through the 4rs, which refers to using the right source of nutrients at the right rate and right time in the right place. The 4rs imply there are four aspects to every fertilizer application and it provides a framework to assess whether a given crop has access to the necessary nutrients. The global 4r nutrient stewardship framework developing fertilizer best management practices for delivering economic, social and environmental benefits. Improving plant nutrient management is important for environmental, economic, and social considerations. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework summarizes a process as well as defining an endpoint in developing sustainable nutrient bmps. To effectively communicate the 4r practices appropriate in ssa and develop a suitable fertilizer management knowledge dissemination framework, we have initiated a pilot project to be implemented over a 4year period in pilot sites in western kenya. Pdf 4r nutrient stewardship for improved nutrient use efficiency.
Tfis strong support of the 4r nutrient stewardship certification program is evidence of our willingness to collaborate with other stakeholders in pursuit of a common goal. Precision ag practices, like gps mapping, grid or zone soil sampling, yield monitors, variablerate nutrient applications, and split nutrient applications, are all recognized as 4r practices snyder, 2016. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework for horticulture. Using the 4rs allows you to keep the nutrients in the root zone and available when the crop needs them the most during the growing season. The 4rs nutrient stewardship framework is inclusive and encompassing, and is easily tailored to both developed and emerging countries. This standard translates 4r nutrient stewardship into a. All the indicators related to the economy, environment, and society should be assessed table 1. Three videos produced by ipni are carrying the message of 4r nutrient stewardship to audiences around the world.
Every nutrient application is a combination of source, rate, time and place. Many of these organizations have introduced precision agriculture programs like the 4rs. The 4r concept is simple apply the right source of nutrient, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place but its implementation is knowledgeintensive and sitespecific. The 4r nutrient stewardship is an essential tool for commercial crop production bmps. The 4r nutrient stewardship is guided by biology, chemistry, and physics. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework for horticulture in. The global community has a unique opportunity to take advantage of advancements made under 4r nutrient stewardship and to develop goals and indicators that balance environmental and economic performance. The 4r concept is simple apply the right source of nutrient, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. Fertilizer canadas 4r nutrient stewardship threepart training takes an indepth look at sustainable fertilizer principles, which earns a certified crop advisers 5.
The rice video released by ipni in aug 20 runs more than 9 minutes and details how growers can apply the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place needed to meet their rice production goals. A framework for measuring sustainability on a north american scale. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework promotes the application of nutrients using the right source or product at the right rate, right time and right place figure 1. The 4r nutrient stewardship model provides a framework to achieve cropping system goals, such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced environmental protection. Implementing the 4r framework in the field often results in the question, what are the specific 4r practices i should do. About the agriculture community is launching a proactive, responsible commitment aimed at the longterm improvement of lake eries water quality. To achieve those goals, the 4r concept incorporates the. Ontarios agriculture industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable food production through the 4r certification program nutrien ag solutions leipsic and ottawa facilities achieve year two certification in 4r nutrient stewardship. Nov 23, 2016 the 4r nutrient stewardship concept defines the right source, rate, time, and place for fertilizer application as those producing the economic, social and environmental outcomes desired by all stakeholders to the plant ecosystem. The 4r nutrient stewardship principles are the same globally, but how they are used locally varies depending on field and site specific characteristics such as soil, cropping system, management techniques and climate. This new 4r nutrient stewardship certification program encourages agricultural retailers, service providers and other certified professionals to adopt proven best practices through the 4rs, which refers to using the right source of nutrients at the.
The 4r nutrient stewardship certification program is a proactive, responsible commitment aimed at the longterm improvement of lake eries water quality. Decisions regarding fertilizer source, rate, time, and place are all. Recommendation development begins with the application of scientific principles to questions of nutrient source, rate, timing and placement. The 4r nutrient stewardship model provides a framework to achieve cropping system goals, such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced environmental protection and improved sustainability. By implementing 4r nutrient stewardship practices, you optimize the nutrients you apply to maximize plant uptake and minimize field losses.
The countrys first 4r nutrient stewardship certification program has been so well received in the western lake erie basin wleb that its become a model for other regions where farmers are increasingly challenged to balance rising input costs, increasing demand for higher yields, and the drive to be good stewards of americas lands and waters. Actively making decisions on the right source, at the right rate, at. We lead a number of 4r nutrient stewardship programs across the country, working in close collaboration. The framework was established to help convey how fertilizer application can be managed to ensure alignment with economic, social and environmental goals. The scientific principles of the 4r framework include. The 4rs nutrient stewardship framework is inclusive and encompassing, and is easily tailored to. Pdf the 4r nutrient stewardship framework for horticulture. Decisions regarding fertilizer source, rate, time, and place are all interlinked with each other and cannot be separated. The adoption of the 4r nutrient stewardship framework right source, right rate, right time, and right place provides a basis for examination of the underlying scientific principles behind.
The goals of 4r nutrient stewardship are to enhance the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of the cropping system. Nutrient stewardship international fertilizer association. The figures depicting this concept are available for download below. Application of the 4r nutrient stewardship concept to. The 4r nutrient stewardship program, of which this standard is a central component, is designed to recognize nutrient service providers who have adopted the principles and practices of 4r nutrient stewardship ipni, 2012. It is guided by implementing practices considering the 4rs guided by good science, with that knowledge shared between farming communities and. The 4r nutrient stewardship concept defines the right source, rate, time, and place for fertilizer application as those producing the economic, social and environmental outcomes desired by all stakeholders to the plant ecosystem. It places the farmer who are the end users of our products at the core of the decisionmaking process. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework promotes the application of nutrients using the right source or product at the right rate. This standard translates 4r nutrient stewardship into a set of auditable criteria.
One industry framework seeking to achieve these outcomes is 4r nutrient stewardship. Introduces the 4r framework view resource introduces students to sustainable agriculture, more specifically 4r nutrient stewardship and its framework including using the 4rs right source at right rate, right time, right place. As a basis for sustainable crop production intensification in subsaharan africa. All the indicators related to the economy, environment, and society should be assessed. The 4r nutrient stewardship project is partnering with the siaya county department of agriculture scda, western kenya to up scale 4r activities in western kenya. Application of the 4r nutrient stewardship concept to horticultural crops.
Approaches that follow this framework are called fertilizer best management practices fmbps and are based on scientific principles and applied research. The 4r nutrient stewardship concept represents the four rights of nutrient management and provides a sciencebased framework for farmers, consultants, and others on using the right source of nutrients for crop production at the right rate, time, and place. Nutrient stewardship promotes effective nutrient use to maximize nutrient uptake by plants in a cropping system. This also has the effect of minimizing nutrient losses to the environment, as they.
Right source ensure a balanced supply of essential nutrients, considering both naturally available sources and the. The 4r nutrient stewardship framework is based on universal scientific principles that can serve to guide the selection of management practices that support the goals of sustainable development. Published by international fertilizer industry association ifa. Program stats 4r nutrient stewardship certification. It is called 4r nutrient stewardship and is based on four simple concepts.
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