Understanding nutrient management for combinable crops

Understanding nutrient management for combinable crops NM04 Farmers, agronomists and others within agriculture involved in the practical and legal management and use organic manures and artificial fertilisers to optimise yield and quality of combinable crops An entry level course suitable for individuals able to demonstrate practical experience of the use of organic manures or artificial fertiliser A one day classroom-based course with workshops TBC Andrew Watson, Regional Agronomist, Niab

Classroom module 1 (half day) – Role, sources, sampling and environmental effects of macro and micronutrients:

•    Sources of nutritional advice
•    Role, sources, sampling and carbon footprint of
nitrogen
•    Role, sources, sampling and environmental effects of phosphate
•    Role, sources and sampling of potassium
•    Workshop session on P+K planning
•    Role, sources and sampling of magnesium
•    Role, sources and sampling of sulphur
•    Macro and micro-nutrient deficiency, diagnosis and treatment
 

Classroom module 2 (half day) – Nitrogen planning and NVZ legislation:

•    Environmental effects of nitrogen
•    Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) regulations and their practical implications
•    Manure risk mapping and workshop
•    N farm and field manure limits and workshop
•    Manure storage regulations and their practical implications
•    NVZ N max
•    Alternative AHDB nitrogen planning system
•    N planning using the Fertiliser Manual (RB209) and workshop

At the end of this course you will understand:

•    Role and forms of nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, magnesium and sulphur
•    How to use the Fertiliser Manual (RB209) for combinable crop nutrient planning
•    Alternative recommendation systems
•    The use and contribution of organic manures
•    The NVZ regulations in relation to nitrogen use on farm
•    The use of nutrient sampling and testing
•    The symptoms of macro and micronutrient deficiencies and their treatment