About
As part of the mandate for this project lead researchers, Dr. David Burton and Dr. Derek Lynch, are collaborating with academics, government, and the agricultural community to establish baseline data on soil health in Atlantic Canada. With a better understanding of the current state of soils in this region we will be able to offer suggestions and help guide policy to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector in this region.Â
Our soil health testing has an emphasis on carbon and nitrogen and the role they play in greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soil.Â
Our research
1
Establish baseline data on soil health in Atlantic Canada
2
Create a soil health test protocol that can best serve the needs of this region
3
Communicate with growers and researchers to increase awareness of soil health and create a better understanding of the regional concerns around soil health
4
Offer suggestions to help guide policy to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector in this region
Partners and funding
AAFC’s Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Program.
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Â
Mitacs