Dr. Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw

Assistant Professor - Crop nutrient management lab

Dr. Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw is an assistant professor of crop nutrient management in the department of Agronomy at the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences Everglades Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS EREC) with 40% research and 60% extension appointments. His goal is to maximize crop yield, enhance soil health, and safeguard the environment.

• Research

  Dr. Hailegnaw research program focuses on

  · Updating the existing fertilizer rate recommendations.

  · Implementing the 5R nutrient stewardship principles: the right source, right amount, right placement, right time, and the right amount of water.

  · Advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to maximize nutrient use efficiency.

  · Maintaining and improving soil health through sustainable cropping practices such as cover crops, tillage practices and amendments.

• Extension

  Dr. Hailegnaw extension program focuses on

  · Providing growers with practical guidance on fertilizer rate recommendations and sustainable cropping practices.

  · Educating growers on the latest advancements in fertilizer technologies and data-driven precision farming techniques.

  · Charing the Everglades Soil Test Laboratory to ensure the timely delivery of accurate soil and plant tissue analyses.

• Publications

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