Good morning.
Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. Chairman.
My name is Judith Nyiraneza, and I am based in Charlottetown in P.E.I. I am a soil scientist by training. I conduct research on nutrient management in potato-based systems. I am now leading the P.E.I. living lab project, with an overall objective of enhancing soil health and water quality.
In this project I am working with growers to test different management practices, including cover crops ahead of potatoes with and without manure, and testing different tillage regimes. We are evaluating their effects on soil organic matter, potato yield and nitrogen cycling in the potato plant and soil systems, and on soil aggregation.
I would be happy to answer your questions.