Implement soil fertility nutrition practices

Course Overview

A learner achieving this unit standard will be able to set up and supervise the implementation of soil preparation and maintain and conserve soil in a safe, effective and responsible manner with consideration to the environment.  Learners will gain specific knowledge and skills in soil and plant nutrition and will be able to operate in a plant production environment implementing sustainable and economically viable production principles.

What You'll Learn

  • Interpret recommendations and set up a nutritional programme based on recommendations.
  • Implement soil utilization plan for specified crops.
  • Identify and interpret symptoms of nutritional deficiencies, and make full recommendations.
  • Manage soil improvement according to soil properties.