These guidelines describe management systems and practices that will reduce the risk of pollution from horticulture operations. They establish acceptable farming practices for horticulture producers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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• Environmental Guidelines For Horticultural Producers (254 KB)
  • Introduction (10 KB)
  • Legislation/Regulations (17 KB)
  • Preventing Water Pollution (19 KB)
  • Nutrient Management (39 KB)
  • Pest Management (27 KB)
  • Pesticides (34 KB)
  • Soil Management (32 KB)
  • Blueberry Production (12 KB)
  • Disposal of Farm Wastes (15 KB)
  • Information Sources (9 KB)
  • Appendix A: Conversion Table (9 KB)
  • Appendix B: Soil and Manure Sampling (17 KB)
  • Appendix C: Changing Required Applications Into Fertilizer Recommendations (8 KB)
  • Appendix D: Reference Material (6 KB)
  • Appendix E: Glossary of Term (5 KB)

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