Phosphorus Management
On February 28, 2019, the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation was replaced by the Agricultural Environmental Management Code of Practice. This page is being updated to be consistent with the new regulation.
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
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| Welcome to the Phosphorus Management Seminar | Orlando Schmidt | Regional Manager, Coast | BC Ministry of Agriculture |
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| Agricultural Management, Water Quality and Phosphorus: The Long and Winding Road | Dr. Andrew Sharpley | Professor of Soils and Water Quality | University of Arkansas |
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| Phosphorus Status of Fraser Valley Soils (2005) |
Orlando Schmidt | Regional Manager, Coast | BC Ministry of Agriculture |
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| 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 |
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| How whole farm nutrient balances can improve profitability while maintaining environmental stewardship | Dr. Joe Harrison | Professor - Nutrient Management Specialist | Washington State University |
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| Making the most of dairy slurry; the dual manure |
Shabtai Bittman | Research Scientist | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
