Research
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) National Barley Cluster
Nitrification inhibition on GHG emissions, soil health and barley performance Priority 1: Climate Change and Environment
Dr. Linda Gorim,University of Alberta
As the Canadian agriculture industry adapts to a changing climate and associated growing challenges, as well as potential regulations around fertilizer use, it is increasingly important to understand how to use fertilizer and fertilizer products as effectively and efficiently as possible.
This research aims to do so by testing the effects of using a nitrogen inhibitor with nitrogen fertilizer on barley varieties in Western Canada. Specifically, it will aim to determine the agronomic impacts of using such a product, as well as the effect on greenhouse gas emissions and soil microbiome.
Overall, this research aims to provide producers with up-to-date best management practices for enhancing and optimizing nitrogen fertilizer use in western Canadian barley varieties.
Objectives
- Determine the effects of eNtrench-treated and untreated urea, applied at recommended and reduced rates, on agronomic performance of feed and malting barley.
- Evaluate the effects of eNtrench-treated and untreated urea, applied at recommended and reduced rates, on soil health under feed and malting barley cropping systems.
- Evaluate the effects of eNtrench-treated and untreated urea, applied at recommended and reduced rates, on GHG emissions under feed and malting barley cropping systems.