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Restoring yield productivity and C sequestration in organic farming systems on the Prairies

Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Martin Entz
Institution: University of Manitoba
Total WGRF Funding: $60,000
Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Start Date: 2014
Project Length: 4 Years
Objectives:

To test the effects of compost additions on soil nutrient levels, crop yield, weeds and soil carbon to long-term organically managed land in two ecoregions of the Canadian prairies.