The federal government announced Friday an investment of $1.1 million to the Canadian Fertilizer Institute.
The funding will go towards research to improve the efficient use of fertilizer, while reducing the environmental impacts and input costs, and creating competitive advantages for producers through improved crop production.
It will also enable the institute to build on its 4R Nutrient Stewardship research network, which is a cross-Canada research network involving scientists from 11 universities and research institutes.
The group will collaborate on a three-year research project to develop and test best management practices and support systems for fertilizer use tailored to Canadian soils, climates and cropping systems.
The investment is being made through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Agriinnovation Program under Growing Forward 2.