Reference material
Last updated on July 13, 2023The materials on this page support the B.C. Nutrient Management Planning Training program.
Resources from training lessons and activities
- Example .nmp file for the Nutrient Management Calculator (NMP, 4.9 KB)
- Example Nutrient Management Plan – Moo Cow Dairy (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Reducing the Risk of Nutrient Loss in Runoff with Nutrient Application Setbacks (PDF, 571 KB)
Reference documents to support the development of Nutrient Management Plans
- Nutrient Management Plan Checklist (PDF, 116 KB)
- Farm Data Checklist (PDF, 41.8 KB)
- Emergency and spill response template (Word, 16.2 KB)
- How to measure areas and create field maps (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Nutrient Management Calculator reference files
- Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations for BC Crops (PDF, 187 KB)
- Manure Nutrient Content for Livestock in British Columbia (PDF, 143 KB)
- Liquid Manure Production Data for Livestock in British Columbia (PDF, 136 KB)
- Solid Manure Production Data for Livestock in British Columbia (PDF, 137 KB)
- Yield Data for Crops in British Columbia (PDF, 139 KB)
Explore a nutrient management planning tool online:
Nutrient Management Calculator
The calculator can help make the most of manure and fertilizer to grow crops and keep nutrient losses to the environment to a minimum.
Soil post-harvest nitrate levels may trigger a Nutrient Management plan (NMP) on farms located over a Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Area. The specific areas and types of farms that require NMPs are gradually phased in over time. Interactive map of Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Areas
Good monitoring is part of good planning. Learn more about soil sampling and testing.
Contact information
AgriService BC
Have a question? Call or email and request a nutrient management or soil specialist to assist you.
Phone:
1 888 221-7141
Email:
AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca