Soil Analysis for Agriculture Course
This course equips farmers with essential skills to analyze soil, optimize nutrient management, and boost yields for maize and groundnuts through targeted zoning and precise fertilization strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches practical skills for understanding soil tests, planning proper sampling, and identifying factors that limit yields in maize and groundnuts. You'll learn about zoning, pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, sulphur or zinc, then use that information to create accurate lime and fertiliser plans, variable-rate methods, and straightforward field reports that enhance performance and profits every season.
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Develop skills
- Interpreting soil tests: convert pH, P, K and organic matter data into straightforward field choices.
- Planning variable rates: quickly create zone-based plans for lime and fertiliser.
- Maize and groundnut nutrition: develop precise programmes for N, P, K and micronutrients.
- Zoning fields: map 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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