21 Sep 2017

Three New Languages Released For IPNI's 4R Plant Nutrition Manual


September 21, 2017 - Peachtree Corners, GA, USA - The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) has just published its 4R Plant Nutrition Manual in three new languages including: Bahasa Indonesia, Russian, and Turkish ...adding to what has become a publication of wide diversity and adaptability.



“IPNI believes that global adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship provides the foundation and scientific basis for sustainable nutrient use,” explains IPNI President, Dr. Terry Roberts. “Our 4R Plant Nutrition Manual is intended to help all stakeholders adapt and integrate basic principles into practical, site-specific methods of sustainable nutrient management.”

Besides these three new language releases, the 4R Plant Nutrition Manual is also available in English (Metric), English (Imperial), Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, French, as well as an adapted extension guide tailored to sub-Saharan Africa.



For more information on how to get a copy of the 4R Plant Nutrition Manual for your region, please visit http://www.ipni.net/4R.

More about the 4R Plant Nutrition Manual
The 4R Plant Nutrition Manual includes chapters on the scientific principles behind each of the four R’s or “rights”—apply the right source of nutrient, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. It discusses adoption of 4R practices on the farm, approaches to nutrient management planning, and measurement of sustainability performance.

A mix of learning modules and case studies demonstrate the universality of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept through its application to diverse cropping systems used within small enterprises, large commercial farms, and plantations.

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This story and more news from IPNI is available at: http://www.ipni.net/news
IPNI Contacts: Dr. Terry Roberts, IPNI President; Phone: 770.447.0335; E-mail: info@ipni.net; or Gavin Sulewski, IPNI Editor; Phone: 770.825.8080; E-mail: gsulewski@ipni.net