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Agriculture + Horticulture / Machinery + Technology
How to achieve healthy grassland soils
Course

How to achieve healthy grassland soils

Online
CPD
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Flexible Short Course Online

Overview

Healthy soil is the basis of good quality grazing pasture and forage. This course examines some of the aspects of achieving a good soil structure and nutrient balance. The course consists of four parts, with a quiz for each section. Complete all the quizzes successfully to gain CPD points.

Farmers Weekly Master Pos CMYK
CPD

How to achieve healthy grassland soils

The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.

At a glance

  • 5 fundamentals to achieve healthy soils
  • A guide to assessing and improving grassland drainage
  • Managing soil pH and addressing lime deficiencies
  • How to manage soil and grassland for an early turnout
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