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

Describe the physical and chemical properties of a range of soils.

Outline the various management strategies available to maintain the soil physical conditions for optimum production including irrigation, cultivation and drainage.

Explain the key chemical aspects of soil fertility including essential nutrients and nutrient cycling.
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.

Agriculture
Horticulture

Agricultural technician
Soil management specialist
Horticulture production assistant
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

Describe the physical and chemical properties of a range of soils.

Outline the various management strategies available to maintain the soil physical conditions for optimum production including irrigation, cultivation and drainage.

Explain the key chemical aspects of soil fertility including essential nutrients and nutrient cycling.
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.

Agriculture
Horticulture

Agricultural technician
Soil management specialist
Horticulture production assistant