Agronomy
AEFP (related services)
What is it?
If you are an agricultural producer, it is likely that you will need to produce an agro-environmental fertilization plan (AEFP) to determine how much fertilizer you are allowed to apply.
It is also possible you may be required to submit additional documentation to your AEFP.
1. Recommendation on the management of your fields in floodplain areas
As of March 2026, the Modernized regulatory framework for water resources provides a framework for activities in floodplain areas. If your farm is located along a lake or watercourse, you must now ensure that the application of your fertilizer complies with the new regulations.
2. Recommendation and monitoring of field piles
Field piles (temporary manure piles) must respect certain conditions. The objective is to retain their fertilizing elements until they are spread, without contaminating your water or soil.
3. Characterization of your livestock manure
Characterizing your livestock manure consists of precisely measuring its fertilization value. Although it is not mandatory, it could be beneficial.
First, you are no longer required to overestimate the nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium content of your manure, which makes it easier to dispose of.
Second, this characterization requires that your manure be sampled over two to three years. During this period, you are allowed to estimate its fertilizing value based on the references of the Quebec Reference Center for Agriculture and Agri-food (CRAAQ). The advantage: these references generally underestimate the fertilizer value of manure, which makes it easier for you to dispose of it.
What’s in it for me?
As an agricultural producer, the environment is important to you. Characterizing your livestock effluent, ensuring a follow-up of your field piles or complying with the Modernized regulatory framework for water resources allows you to continue to preserve water and soil for future generations.
Logiag’s advantage
We have been dealing with AEFP for 25 years. We have seen every scenario and can guide you through this annual exercise.
Since the beginning, we have been using our Registre+ software. If you are part of our network, using Registre+ makes your work more efficient, allowing you to better serve your customers.
Registre+ is particularly effective in producing AEFP that comply with the regulations in effect. It also ensures quality control at all stages of the process, from data entry to the recommendations of our agrologists.
