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BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy - Arable (online)

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 via Microsoft Teams

Dates

  • Friday 1st November 2024
  • Friday 15th November 2024
  • Friday 13th December 2024
  • Friday 10th January 2025
  • Friday 14th February 2025
  • Friday 28th February 2025
  • Friday 14th March 2025 - online exam

Assessment

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

Cost - £1,035 + 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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