BASIS Certificate in Soil and Water Management

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Full course details can be found https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/basswmnc/

This course looks at the sustainable management of soil and water on a farm. Emphasis is placed on methods used to minimise damage to soil structure, avoid soil erosion and reduce water pollution.

The course can be used to contribute towards the BASIS Diploma in Agronomy.

 Content

• Properties of soils, including texture, structure and water relations.
• Soil organic matter
• Management of organic amendments
• Soil erosion.
• Protecting water resources.
• Managing drainage and irrigation systems.
• Managing field cultivations.

Delivery

The course is delivered in one online day and three in person days, using participatory lectures, field practicals and group exercises from our Riseholme Campus, LN2 2LG.

Dates for 2027

Course:           February 2^nd – online session

February 10^th, 11^th, 12^th – in person training

Exam:              February 23^rd - written papers, conducted online.
February 25^th - vivas, conducted face-to-face at our Riseholme Campus.          

Cost  £1,440 (includes tuition & exam)

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