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BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy - Arable

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 9th January 2025
  • Thursday 6th February 2025
  • Thursday 27th February 2025
  • Thursday 13th March 2025
  • Thursday 22nd May 2025
  • Thursday 5th June 2025
  • Friday 27th June 2025 - online exam

Location

The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ

Assessment

The course is assessed by a written exam, consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions

Cost - £1,190 + VAT per person (includes tuition and BASIS exam fee of £289)

For further details contact - sgoodger@agronomytraining.co.uk - 07785 118611

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