BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy - Arable
This course provides an introduction to agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition. It can be used as a preliminary course for those looking to progress onto the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection, or a stand alone course for those seeking a basic understanding of crop production.
Course Outline
- Biology and recognition of weeds, pests and diseases
- Protecting people and the environment
- Integrated pest management and pesticides
- Soils
- Principles of major crop production
- Fertilisers and crop nutrition
- Pesticide and fertiliser application technology
Delivery
The course will be delivered over six individual days, plus a half day online exam. Delivery is through participatory lectures, crop walking and group exercises
Dates
- Thursday 2nd November 2023
- Friday 24th November 2023
- Monday 4th December 2023
- Friday 26th January 2024
- Friday 26th April 2024
- Thursday 16th May 2024
- Thursday 30th May 2024 - online exam
Location
The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ
Assessment
The course is assessed by a written exam, consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.