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Nutrient Management Planning Guide for Alberta

This manual was prepared for Alberta crop and livestock producers and industry service providers to create a greater understanding of nutrient management planning processes, considerations, practices and action. It was designed to help managers of manure and fertilizer maximize their economic benefit and minimize their economic cost when managing nutrient applications.

It was developed through cooperation of government, industry and interested stakeholders. Information presented in this manual is based on the most current information sources and available research data as well as extensive field experience.

The manual contains calculations and data to assist producers in calculating crop nutrient needs and planning and managing nutrient applications through both manure and fertilizer sources. It also provides a range of management options to address nutrient application and associated losses so as to allow producers to choose options suitable for their situation.

Disclaimer

This manual was prepared for Alberta’s agricultural industry to support nutrient management planning decisions and management. It was created using the best available information at the time of writing from published references as well as through consultation with industry, government and other stakeholders.

While the authors have made every effort to ensure the manual is accurate and complete, it should not be considered the final word on areas of law and practices it covers. Individuals should seek the advice of appropriate professionals and experts as the facts of each situation may differ from those set out in the manual.

All information (including descriptions of or reference to products, persons, websites, services or publications) is provided entirely “as is”, and the authors make no representations, warranties or conditions, either expressed or implied, in connection with the use of or reliance upon this information. This information is provided to the recipient entirely at the risk of the recipient, and because the recipient assumes full responsibility, the author shall not be liable for any claims, damages or losses of any kind based on any theory of liability arising out of the use of or reliance upon this information (including omissions, inaccuracies, typographical errors and infringement of third party rights).

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