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Author or Institution as Author
Meryl B. Richards
Co-authors

Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, ML Jat, Brian Lipinski, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Tek Sapkota

Date of publication
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1.00
Institution
GACSA
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Description/Abstract

Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) provides guidance relevantto the context of farmers’ fields.SSNM maintains or enhances crop yields, while providing savings for farmers through more efficient fertilizer use. By minimizing fertilizer overuse, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced, in some cases up to 50%.

Keywords
Nutrient Management; climate change; implementation
Contact institution (for further information)
GACSA
Citation

Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA). Site-Specific Nutrient Management: Implementation guidance for policymakers and investors. Meryl B. Richards, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, ML Jat, Brian Lipinski, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Tek Sapkota, 2015.

CCARDESA Category

Funding Partners

4.61M

Beneficiaries Reached

97000

Farmers Trained

3720

Number of Value Chain Actors Accessing CSA

41300

Lead Farmers Supported