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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 6th November 2025
  • Thursday 11th December 2025
  • Thursday 18th December 2025
  • Wednesday 18th February 2026
  • Thursday 5th March 2026
  • Thursday 28th May 2026
  • Monday 8th June 2026 - 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 - £1,235 + VAT per person (includes tuition and BASIS exam fee of £297)

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

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