Soil, Plant and Fertiliser Analysis
Fertiliser recommendations rest on analysis, and poor sampling invalidates the best laboratory work. This course covers sampling, preparation and the analytical methods behind agricultural soil and plant testing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why sampling determines the value of the analysis
- 02Sampling plans, depth, timing and representativeness
- 03Sample preparation, drying, milling and storage
- 04Soil pH, organic matter and cation exchange capacity
- 05Nutrient determination methods and extraction
- 06Plant tissue analysis and its interpretation
- 07Quality control, and turning results into recommendations
What you will gain
- Design a sampling plan that represents the field
- Prepare soil and plant samples correctly
- Perform the main nutrient and property determinations
- Apply quality control to agricultural analysis
- Interpret results into agronomic recommendations
- Report in a form the farmer can act on
Who should attend
- Agricultural laboratory analysts
- Agronomists and extension officers
- Soil science technicians
- Quality staff in fertiliser and agricultural inputs
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
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- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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