- Basic Plant Nutrition:
Photosynthesis.
The role of major, secondary and trace elements within plants.
The characteristics of plant nutrients within soil and their influence
on fertiliser application.
Potential loss factors.
Deficiencies and toxicity’s
- Aspects of Environmental Protection:
Principles of good fertiliser practice.
The pollution potential from organic manures explained.
Non-spreading areas.
Prevention of nutrient leaching
- An introduction to the RB209 (Fertiliser
Recommendations) 7th Edition:
A basic overview.
Where to find the information.
Factors to be taken into account.
Explanation of the appendices.
What are soil indices?
Organic Manures:
Minimising their pollution potential.
Nutrient profiles.
Significance of Dry Matter content Available
and unavailable nutrient
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- Main Crop Groups:
Principles of fertilising:
- Combinable crops
- Potatoes
- Sugar Beet
- Peas and Beans
- Grassland
- Fertiliser Manufacturing:
Raw materials
Manufacturing processes
- Principles of Fertiliser Application:
Understanding application techniques
Performance criteria.
Safe application.
- Nutrient Calculations:
Converting nutrient requirements into
kgs of product per hectare.
Conversion factors.
- Fertiliser Recommendations:
A practical exercise designed to provide hands-on
experience of making fertiliser recommendations using the RB209 (7th
edition).
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