Teagasc
Location
Kildalton and Weford
Educational program name
Crop Nutrition Management
Language
English
EQF level
5
I-VET / C-VET
C-VET
Modality
informal
Short Summary
This course will be highly beneficial to anyone working as a crop nutritionist, agricultural consultant, or working in the fertiliser industry. This course provides learners with the technical knowledge required to understand the soil fertility and nutrient requirements of grassland, tillage, and energy crops. The managing Crop nutrition course is aimed at those working in the crop nutrition sector. This course will be delivered by Teagasc specialists and researchers at a number of Teagasc's research and education centres across Ireland over 6.5 days. Training will be provided in both in-field and classroom environments. This course has been designed to support anyone working as a crop nutritionist, agricultural consultant, or working in the fertiliser industry.
Keywords/Topics
Soils and nutrient availability,
Soil testing and interpretation of soil results,
Fertiliser type selection and organic manures,
Crop nutrition and farm fertiliser planning,
Fertiliser equipment and application techniques,
Identification of major and minor plant deficiencies in crops,
Nutrient legislation and farm cross compliance,
Introduction to Major and Minor Nutrients
Agricultural Crops (Green Book).
Cost
750
Contact
Certification
QQI
Duration
6.5 days
ECTS or Hours
Not specified
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Soil Resources Management
Entry conditions
Level 4 certificate in agriculture
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to assess soil fertility and crop nutrient requirements. Advise producers on fertiliser planning for a range of crops and interpret nutrient legislation. Also, learners will be to apply new technology for efficient fertilisers use and organic manures.