Agronomy In Practice Course

Key areas of learning

• Understanding soil chemical, physical and biological properties.
• Recognising salinity, acidity, alkalinity and sodicity problems and providing solutions.
• A focus on each macro and micro nutrient.
• Soil, plant tissue and water sampling techniques.
• Interpreting soil and plant tissue analysis results.
• Developing nutrient programs based on the principles of 5Rs (Right Product, Rate, Time, Place, Agronomy).
• Fertiliser logistics and regulations.
• Environmental, food safety and other stewardship issues.
• Managing samples through the Nutrient Advantage laboratory.
• Best use of the current Nutrient Advantage software for generating effective nutrient programs and creating reports

Commitments required

• Prior to the workshop, participants are provided with materials to support their pre-workshop activities.
• Participants need to complete an online questionnaire and collect and submit a soil sample to the Nutrient Advantage laboratory at Werribee.
• It is a requirement that both these activities be completed before the workshop.
• Participants are provided with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and all training materials.
• Where required, accommodation, breakfast and evening meals are the responsibility of the participants.
• While formal qualifications are not a requirement to attend Agronomy in Practice, it is recommended that participants have a working knowledge of their district farming practices and industry dynamics.