A Water Quality Engineer with OMAFRA says every field is different so there no single solution to erosion problems that will work for every situation.
Kevin McKague explains every field has its own issues.
But he adds there are some general techniques that have been effective.
McKague says when he first graduated he tended to focus on water management and drainage and using grass waterways.
He still believes they're part of the system but over the years his focus has shifted to agronomic solutions and in particular cover crops.
McKague says having a living root in the soil for more of the year is one of the most important keys in reducing erosion.
He also points out cover crops are becoming very popular partly because they're effective and also because there are more opportunities now than ever before for grants and cost-sharing programs than ever.
McKague adds the support for cover crops is better than ever because OMAFRA wants to improve soil health improve in Ontario and they want to be the leaders.
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Kevin McKague says over the last few years his focus has shifted to the use of cover crops.
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McKague says the benefits of having a living root in the soil for as long as possible are key to reducing erosion.
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