Soils and Soil Management
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Introduction to the nature and properties of soils with a focus on managing soil fertility for agricultural and horticultural production.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Describe physical and chemical soil properties
Describe the physical and chemical properties of a range of soils.
Outline soil management strategies
Outline the various management strategies available to maintain the soil physical conditions for optimum production including irrigation, cultivation and drainage.
Explain soil fertility chemical aspects
Explain the key chemical aspects of soil fertility including essential nutrients and nutrient cycling.
What You're Signing Up For
You’ll be introduced to the nature and properties of soils, with an end goal of managing soil fertility for agricultural and horticultural production. The course covers physical and chemical soil properties, management strategies to maintain soil physical conditions, key chemical aspects of soil fertility including nutrients and nutrient cycling, and the use of fertilisers with application rate calculations.
Course Content
- Physical and chemical properties of soils
- Management strategies for soil physical conditions including irrigation, cultivation, and drainage
- Key chemical aspects of soil fertility including essential nutrients and nutrient cycling
- Use and calculation of fertiliser application rates
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Agricultural technician
Soil management specialist
Horticulture production assistant