Agriculture Fundamentals Course
This course equips participants with foundational skills for sustainable maize-soy farming in temperate regions, focusing on soil management, pest control, and record-keeping using practical, data-driven techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This brief, hands-on course develops essential skills for soil testing, nutrient planning, pest and weed scouting, and crop rotation in maize-soy farming systems suited to temperate areas. You will learn to interpret lab reports, choose lime and fertilisers, utilise maps and weather data, select cover crops, and adhere to safety and environmental standards while preparing straightforward field records, reports, and recommendations supported by reliable extension services and USDA resources.
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Develop skills
- Weather and soil assessment: interpret local data to make quick maize-soy farming choices.
- Expertise in soil testing: collect samples, analyse N-P-K, pH, and organic content for practical steps.
- Planning for nutrients and lime: create fast, cost-effective fertility and liming strategies.
- Scouting for pests and weeds: identify main risks and implement integrated, on-farm control methods.
- Skills in farm reporting: convert test results into simple maps, reports, and updates for managers.
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