The first Living Lab – Atlantic program, led by the East Prince Agri-Environment Association and the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, has successfully increased the use of cover crops in potato growing areas, leading to higher yields and environmental benefits. In a separate trial by Genesis Crop Systems, a new fertilizer product, Super U, was tested and resulted in a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% decrease in fertilizer per acre without impacting yield or costs. Additionally, on-farm trials conducted by Living Lab – Atlantic from 2019 to 2022 found that supplemental irrigation increased potato yield in very dry seasons or years with even rainfall distribution.
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The first Living Lab – Atlantic program was heavily focused on potato research and has led to an increase in the integration of cover crops into potato growing areas in Prince Edward Island. The Living Lab was led by the East Prince Agri-Environment Association (EPAA), with the involvement of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Potato Board and 13 other partner organizations. For Ryan Barrett, it was the chance to exchange perspectives and directly address erosion and water quality issues. For the last decade, growers, researchers and organizations like the EPAA have tested and implemented practices to enhance ground cover (minimizing the time the soil is left bare), reduce tillage intensity and apply organic amendments and supplemental irrigation and reduce nitrate loading into receiving water courses. “It’s been a valuable way to investigate ‘win-win’ practices that provide short-term and long-term value to the producer but also provide environmental benefits, as well,” says Barrett, ...
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