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The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative was formed to keep extra phosphorus out of water courses and eventually, Lake Erie.

Projects identified to address Lake Erie algae

Funding awarded for testing phosphorus reduction technology

By Farmtario Staff January 21, 2019

Five projects have been selected to develop and test technologies that remove phosphorus from agriculture runoff. Why it matters: Finding ways to reduce phosphorus runoff will benefit all waterway users […] Read more

This demonstration site will show one of the options for managing phosphorus flow coming off farm fields.

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Filtering phosphorus from drainage water

New phosphorus-runoff reduction initiative focused on finding tech solutions that work at the farm level

By Matt McIntosh August 13, 2018

Every farm is different and what technology works on one may not suit the other. According to representatives from farm groups, environmental groups and municipal governments, understanding this truism is […] Read more

(Screengrab from Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation video via YouTube)

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Ontario watershed study shows overapplication of phosphorus

By John Greig June 1, 2017

Farmers in one Huron County, Ont. watershed are applying almost exactly the nitrogen needed by their crops, but more than 30 per cent more phosphorus than is needed. University of […] Read more

An algae bloom at the west end of Lake Erie, off of Ohio, Michigan and southwestern Ontario, seen from space on Aug. 3, 2014. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center photo)

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Lake Erie plan’s farming recommendations released

By John Greig March 21, 2017

A federal/provincial action plan to reduce phosphorus loading in Lake Erie has been released for public comment — and many of its recommendations will have implications for farmers in the […] Read more

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Manitoba to axe limits on hog barns

By Farmtario Staff March 17, 2017

UPDATED, March 20 — Manitoba’s restrictions on hog barn and manure storage construction are set to be shelved by way of an omnibus “red tape reduction” bill. Provincial Finance Minister […] Read more

Chris Snip of Agris Co-operative works with farmers to check soil health and fertilizer practices of farmers near Lake Erie as part of the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative. (John Greig photo)

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Phosphorus program aims to reduce Lake Erie nutrients

By John Greig February 1, 2017

Chatham, Ont. — Henry Denotter’s farms near Kingsville, Ont. are close to the Wigle Creek, which flows into Lake Erie and takes with it any residues it pulls from nature […] Read more

This 2009 photo of alfalfa plots highlights the long-term consequences of neglecting soil phosphorus. The alfalfa in the front of the photo received composted beef cattle manure after years of receiving no phosphorus. The alfalfa at the back of the plot did not receive any additional phosphorus and has suffered dramatically. (Martin Entz photo)

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Minogue: Rebalance your fields’ phosphorus bank accounts

By Leeann Minogue March 31, 2015

While your crop rotations and your seeding practices have evolved into something your grandfather might not recognize, recommended phosphorous guidelines for Manitoba farmers haven’t changed in more than 20 years. […] Read more

Can you spot the difference between the two sides of this wheat plot? Probably not, AAFC researchers say. (Environmental Science and Technology)

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Wheat in study finds P where soil tests don’t

By Farmtario Staff March 3, 2015

A long-term yield study in Saskatchewan shows wheat crops will use the phosphorus built up in soils over years of fertilizing — even where soil tests don’t show the nutrient […] Read more