Episode 12: Sustainability Starts With Good Agronomy
Season 5
Episode 12
May 19, 2026
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Show Notes
Sustainability is talked about everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean for agriculture?
In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Romero, Senior Sustainability Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break it down in practical terms. For Carlos, sustainability isn’t abstract, it’s good agronomy that works both economically and environmentally.
They discuss how Canadian farmers are putting this into practice through 4R Nutrient Stewardship and no-till farming, and how Nutrien is helping scale those efforts through its FarmSmart programs.
From supporting large-scale nitrogen initiatives to helping growers access sustainable incentives, this episode explores how sustainability is measured, rewarded and expanded across Western Canadian agriculture.
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About the Guest
Carlos Romero, Ph.D.
Senior Sustainability Manager, Nutrien Ag Solutions
Carlos M. Romero is the Senior Sustainability Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, based in Lethbridge, Alberta. He brings over 10 years of industry experience from soil management research in Argentina to 4R Nutrient Stewardship project in the U.S. He has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, a master’s degree in natural resources and conservation and a Ph.D. in soil science and agronomy. His passion lies in turning complex sustainability frameworks into scalable grower solutions. In his role at Nutrien Ag Solutions, Carlos leads field engagement efforts that support sustainable adoption in Western Canadian canola, legumes and cereal crops. He develops and deploys whole-acre sustainability solutions that growers can bring back to the field.
