Soil Analysis for Agriculture Course
This course provides practical training in soil analysis tailored for maize and soya bean farming, focusing on interpreting tests, zoning fields, and optimizing lime and fertilizer applications to boost yields and profitability.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to understand soil tests, plan proper sampling, and identify factors limiting yields for maize and soya beans. You will learn about zoning, pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, sulphur, and zinc, then use that information to create accurate lime and fertiliser recommendations, variable-rate application methods, and straightforward field reports that enhance productivity and profits every season.
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Develop skills
- Interpreting soil tests: convert pH, phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter results into straightforward decisions for the field.
- Planning variable-rate applications: quickly develop lime and fertiliser plans based on zones.
- Fertility for maize and soya beans: create accurate programmes for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients.
- Skills in field zoning: map hilltops, slopes, and low areas to address yield limitations.
- Management focused on returns: support lime and fertiliser use with cost-benefit analysis per zone.
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