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Content

Classroom module 1 (half day) – Soil and crop nutrient supply and demand:

• how nutrients exist in soil, their interactions and what determines soil nutrient availability to plants (including soil compaction and soil water management)
• best practice for soil nutrient testing, interpretation of laboratory analysis and how to adjust fertiliser applications in relation to soil nutrient supply
• value of organic amendments; how to determine their contribution versus inorganic fertiliser use
• estimating field horticultural crop fertiliser requirements for yield and quality
• micro-nutrient deficiencies – how to identify and manage to prevent
• different forms of N, P, K, S and Mg fertilisers plus use of solids versus liquids and compounds versus straights
• relevant legislation and compliance e.g. NVZs.

Classroom module 2 (half day) – Recent developments in nutrient management:

• compliance with Red Tractor and other protocols
• carbon footprints and understanding the impact of the use of different types of fertiliser, notably abated and non-abated N
• responsibilities under FIAS
• measuring yield of crops before and after any changes to nutrient practice
• principles and pitfalls of measuring nutrient uptake by plants
• identify opportunities to improve quality and shelf life with correct and amended nutrition.

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Entry requirement

Able to demonstrate practical experience.

CPD points

12 BASIS points available for this course.

Trainers are accredited by ARTIS.

Participants receive an ARTIS Accredited Certificate.