Holistic Modeling approach to Quantify Soil Health and Water Quality Benefits of Agricultural BMPs under changing climate

Lead Applicant: Prasad Daggupati

Research Priority: Soil Health

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2025/2026

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: Poor soil health can make it harder to grow crops, and nutrient runoff can pollute rivers and lakes. Producers use Best Management Practices (BMPs) like grassed waterways and cover crops to improve soil and water quality. Some BMPs help soil but may harm water quality, while others protect water quality. Some BMPs help soil but may harm water quality, while others protect water but have little effect on soil health. Researchers are improving a computer model to study how BMPs affect farms and the environment. This project will support a wide variety of policy analysis and help support the governments goal of improving soil and water quality, both provincially and federally.