BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy - Field Vegetables
This course provides an introduction to agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition. It can be used as a preliminary course for those looking to progress onto the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection, or a stand alone course for those seeking a basic understanding of crop production.
Course Outline
- Biology and recognition of weeds, pests and diseases
- Protecting people and the environment
- Integrated pest management and pesticides
- Soils
- Principles of major crop production
- Fertilisers and crop nutrition
- Pesticide and fertiliser application technology
Delivery
The course will be delivered over six individual days, plus a half day online exam. Delivery is through participatory lectures, crop walking and group exercises
Dates
- Thursday 5th November 2026
- Wednesday 25th November 2026
- Wednesday 13th January 2027
- Thursday 18th February 2027
- Thursday 4th March 2027
- Thursday 27th May 2027
- Friday 11th June 2027 - online exam
Location
The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ