FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis

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Module 7. Application of fertilisers 1. Fertiliser Spreaders Manual (from the AIC web site www.agindustries.org.uk, in the Fertiliser section, select Publications for farmers and advisers) Module 8. Code of Good Agricultural Practice and legal and other requirements to protect the environment 1. Code of Good Agricultural Practice (available from DARD web site at www.dardni.gov.uk/index/publications/pubs-dard-environmental/contentcodeofgoodagripractice.htm) 2. Nitrate and Phosphorus Regulations 2006 - guidance document (available from DARD web site at www.dardni.gov.uk/index/publications/pubs-dard-environmental/publications_environmentnitrates-guidancedoc.htm) 14
THE NATIONAL SYLLABUS The overall aim of the course is that at the end of training, coupled with previous practical experience, candidates will have a basic understanding of fertilisers and nutrient management to enable them to give advice to farmers and growers which is economically and environmentally sound. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge applicable when advising farmers and growers. Following the introduction of the new NVZ regulations candidates should be able to understand and explain the new rules and will be examined in both written and verbal examination. They should have read and understood NVZ Guidance Leaflet No. 1 and Section 2 of RB209 (Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use) before presenting themselves for the course and exam. It is important that, where necessary, the candidate should prepare in this way for the course - the course alone is unlikely to raise a candidate from minimal knowledge of nutrient use and relevant regulations to success in the exam. If they do not know these regulations they will not pass. In the syllabus, each of the eight sections is divided into: Aims Competence Performance Criteria Essential Knowledge and Skills At the examination candidates will need to satisfy the examiners on all eight sections of the syllabus. Aim MODULE 1 - SOIL MANAGEMENT IN RELATION TO PLANT NUTRITION To understand the basis of soil fertility in supporting plant growth, the ways that nutrients are held in the soil and the management of the inter-relationships between soil, water and air. 1.1 Competence Candidates should appreciate the principles of crop nutrient requirements using a knowledge of the biological, physical and chemical conditions of the soil. 1.2 Performance Criteria Candidates must be able to: • assess the soil properties, growing conditions and yield potential associated with a particular site and determine that they are suitable for purpose, taking into account the state of the soil and the surrounding environment • predict the likely supply of macro and micro nutrients from a soil to the growing crop • appreciate the principles of supplying nutrients or lime to a soil to supplement soil supply and/or replace crop removal • describe and interpret major nutrient cycles (N, P, K, Mg, S) • recognise situations which may lead to the loss of nutrients from a soil and identify any environmental as well as economic implications and recommend actions to remedy any concerns • understand how to assess erosion and run-off risk factors and understand “Cross Compliance” requirements (GAEC 1) 15
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