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 boost yields and profitability.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to interpret soil tests, plan proper sampling methods, and identify factors limiting yields for maize and soya beans. You'll cover zoning techniques, pH, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter, sulphur, and zinc analysis, then use the information to create accurate lime and fertiliser recommendations, variable-rate applications, and straightforward field reports that enhance productivity and profits year in, year out.
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Develop skills
- Interpreting soil tests: convert pH, P, K, and organic matter results into straightforward field choices.
- Planning variable rates: quickly create zone-specific lime and fertiliser strategies.
- Maize and soya bean nutrition: develop exact nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrient schedules.
- Zoning fields: chart hilltops, slopes, and depressions to address yield constraints.
- Management with returns in mind: support lime and fertiliser use through cost-benefit analysis per zone.
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