The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) on Oct. 14 announced an industry-wide commitment to commit 70 million acres under 4R Nutrient Stewardship management by 2030. TFI said practices based on the right source, rate, time, and placement of fertilizer application can lead to improved on-farm profitability, improved water quality, and reduced loss of greenhouse gases.
“The sustainable use of fertilizer is not only a priority for the fertilizer industry, but for millions of farmers across the nation,” said Corey Rosenbusch, TFI President and CEO. “A key goal for the industry is a commitment to a healthy environment, and setting this goal to improved nutrient stewardship is an important step in meeting that goal.”
Last year, TFI’s Board of Directors and retail membership resolved to establish a 4R Acre target where retail members would contribute 4R acreage information to collectively meet the 70-million-acre goal by 2030. A 4R acre is defined as an acre of U.S. cropland under management using 4R practices, such as crediting organic sources and removal rates, variable rate technology, split applications, the use of cover crops, accounting for weather during application, etc.