The best way to identify nutrient needs is to test the soil. Variable-rate input application is a technology that relies on farm equipment with global positioning system ( GPS) to regulate seeding or crop input application (fertilizer, pesticides, manure, etc.) across a field depending on specific plant needs. Soil testing and targeted or varied fertilizer application on farms: A winning combination

The latest release of the Farm Management Survey focuses on whether Canadian farms are progressively adopting more sustainable practices. The subjects covered are varied but can generally be linked to the environmental impact of the Canadian agriculture sector.

The Farm Management Survey is conducted every five years as a follow-up to the Census of Agriculture. Environmental practices on Canadian farms