Soil Analysis for Agriculture Course
This course provides practical skills in soil analysis tailored for maize and soya bean farming, focusing on test interpretation, zoning, and precise nutrient recommendations to optimize yields and profitability.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on abilities to understand soil tests, plan proper sampling methods, and identify factors limiting crop yields for maize and soya beans. You will study zoning techniques, pH levels, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, sulphur, and zinc readings, then use this information to create accurate lime and fertiliser recommendations, variable-rate application plans, and straightforward field reports that enhance farm output and earnings year after year.
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Develop skills
- Interpreting soil tests: convert pH, phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter results into straightforward farm choices.
- Planning variable rates: quickly create lime and fertiliser plans based on zones.
- Maize and soya bean nutrition: develop exact nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrient schedules.
- Zoning fields: chart hilltops, slopes, and low areas to address yield constraints.
- Management focused on returns: support lime and fertiliser use with cost-benefit analysis per zone.
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