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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 2 : field study

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural... More ≫

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Numerous beneficial management practices (BMPs) have been developed and promoted to minimize the impacts of agriculture on the environment and increase the sustainability of the agricultural industry. However, the effectiveness of BMPs under Alberta conditions is not well known. This study evaluates the effectiveness of nutrient BMPs on water quality improvement in prime agricultural regions in Alberta, at field and watershed scales, in order to provide viable options for sustainable agriculture and water quality protection.

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Nutrient beneficial management practices evaluation project. Volume 1 : summary and recommendations.

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient... More ≫

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This resource provides the conclusions and recommendations of the Nutrient Beneficial Management Practices Evaluation Project, a six-year research project (2007-2012) to evaluate nutrient beneficial management practices at field and watershed scales in Alberta. Beneficial management practices are defined as conservation practices, management techniques, or social actions that minimize potential negative effects on the environment while being practical for producers to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and meet production targets.

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Environmental footprinting for agriculture in Alberta : literature review and analysis

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This literature review and analysis of environmental footprinting in Alberta, Canada and internationally, can be used for the development of an environmental accounting framework and measurement... More ≫

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This literature review and analysis of environmental footprinting in Alberta, Canada and internationally, can be used for the development of an environmental accounting framework and measurement index for assessing the environmental impacts of food and agricultural production in Alberta. It examines the trends, drivers and studies relevant to the subject of environmental footprinting drawing from research, life cycle assessment studies, grey-literature, industry reporting standards, and expert interviews.

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