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Most farmers can agree that although there’s no silver bullet to a bumper crop, healthy soil plays a crucial role, from seeding to harvest and beyond. But how much is understood about what really happens beneath the surface of the field?
“Well-functioning soil will retain, provide and recycle nutrients and water, and will support a diverse array of biota in the soil-plant system,” explains Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil fertility at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture chair in soil nutrient management. “This contributes to greater productivity and greater yield. Greater nutrient and water use efficiency from applied fertilizers and water reduces input needs, helping profitability.”
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