Teagasc

Kildalton and Weford

Crop Nutrition Management

English

5

C-VET

informal

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.

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).

750

QQI

6.5 days

Not specified

Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills

Soil Resources Management

Level 4 certificate in agriculture

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.