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Phosphorus Management

Last updated on March 7, 2019

The 2005 Fraser Valley Soil Nutrient Study and 2007 Okanagan Agricultural Soil Study confirmed high soil phosphorus levels in the majority of fields surveyed across the 2 study regions.

The results set the stage for a seminar for farmers and ranchers, on the topic of better management of this important nutrient. In fall 2011, various experts spoke on phosphorus management at the field and farm levels.

Video presentations

PHOSPHORUS  MANAGEMENT  SEMINAR
PRESENTATION TITLE PRESENTER POSITION TITLE AGENCY / PROGRAM
Welcome to the Phosphorus Management Seminar Orlando Schmidt Regional Manager, Coast BC Ministry of Agriculture
Agricultural Management, Water Quality and Phosphorus: The Long and Winding Road Dr. Andrew Sharpley Professor of Soils and Water Quality University of Arkansas
Phosphorus Status of Fraser Valley Soils
(2005)		 Orlando Schmidt Regional Manager, Coast BC Ministry of Agriculture
Current scientific knowledge to guide optimum agronomic and environmental management of phosphorus in British Columbia Dr. Grant Kowalenko Research Scientist, Soil Biochemistry and Fertility Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
How whole farm nutrient balances can improve profitability while maintaining environmental stewardship Dr. Joe Harrison Professor - Nutrient Management Specialist Washington State University
Making the most of dairy slurry;
the dual manure		 Shabtai Bittman Research Scientist Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

 

 

 

Among the major or ‘macro’ plant nutrients, potassium and phosphorus are similar in terms of their behaviour in soil, how results are interpreted on a soil test report, and the tendency for these nutrients to accumulate in farms when manure is applied to meet crop nitrogen needs.

Regional soil nutrient surveys provided part of the rationale for the Phosphorus Management Seminar. The technical reports of these nutrient surveys indicate the soil nutrient status of two intensive agricultural regions in B.C., by crop group and subregion.

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