BASIS Quality of Soils Level 6 Online
Outline
- This course will enable farmers, growers and advisers to understand the relationship between the physical structure, biology and the chemical processes that contribute to a healthy soil.
- It will demonstrate the interrelationships between these aspects of soil and how it is a dynamic and subtly changing ecosystem which can be influenced, both positively and negatively, by farming practices.
- Prior achievement of theFACTS qualification is required.
- Delivery via Zoom over a 8 day period at 3 hours per day.
Content
- Introduction to soil
- The Physical, mechanical and morphological properties of soil. Water and air in soil
- Chemical properties of soil
- Soil organic matter. Carbon cycle
- Soil microbiota. Rhizosphere. Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles
- Soil mesobiota and macrobiota
- Soil, a non-renewable resource. Major threats to soil in the UK. Soil Health remediation practices. Soil testing methods
- BASIS full qualification detail
| Location | Dates | Time | Price exc. VAT | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom | 17 Jan – 08 Feb 2022 | 09:00h – 12:00h | £1,100.00 |
Registration Closes Jan 16, 2022 9:00AM |
Register Now » 6 Places Available! |
Contact Graham on 01243 216278 or email courses@growtrain.co.uk to book this course
