Feeding the World Responsibly

Agriculture Trends towards Responsible Nutrient Management

With the current administration and distress in the global economy, there has been a convergence of political, economic, and environmental concerns demanding a clear definition of "Green" as it pertains to agriculture. Environmental bias has become more prevalent; and broader acceptance that the connotations of being "Green" are desirable can be expected. Traditional, production oriented industries now yearn to position themselves as "Green (as is prudent)" and a practical definition of what "Green" means in an agricultural context is needed. "Responsible Nutrient Management" emerges as the equilibrium between environmental concern and production and may agriculturally define "green".

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