Nutrient management
Nutrient management
Nutrient management
This Learning Path provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and importance of managing soil and plant nutrients for sustainable and productive farming.
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Aims
- How to calculate appropriate fertiliser application rates to meet crop nutrient requirements
- The balance of plant nutrients and soil properties essential for sustainable and productive farming
- How to effectively use fertilisers, manures and organic wastes
- The foundations of nitrogen, phosphate and potash requirements, and how to utilise RB209 and other tools to evaluate nutrient and manure needs
- What nutrient management plans are, how they're used and how they can be a practical tool for improving farm practices
Overview
These modules cover each step of effective nutrient management, from calculating requirements to planning the application of fertilisers, manures, and organic wastes, including calculating nutrient balances for crops and grassland.
Additionally, the course delves into the regulations surrounding nutrient management, the necessity of compliance, and the benefits, development, and use of nutrient management plans as a practical tool for improving farm practices.
How this relates to the Capability Framework
The learning objectives in this Learning Path relate to the capabilities inside the Environment, Arable and Horticulture areas of our Capability Framework.
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