FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis

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1.3 Essential Knowledge & Skills Candidates must have the ability to: • determine soil type, texture and structure • make an assessment of soil drainage conditions and rooting depth • take representative soil and tissue samples and interpret the results • explain the establishment of the SNS index for a field and assessment of crop N requirements • explain the interpretation of P, K and Mg soil indices and assessment of crop nutrient requirement and nutrient removal rates • make an assessment of crop requirements for sulphur, sodium and micronutrients • show understanding of the role of soil organic matter in the supply and retention of nutrients • make an assessment of soil pH and show understanding of the impact of pH on the availability of nutrients and crop growth • plan a liming policy for a rotation • make an interpretation of the neutralising value of liming materials • interpret soil maps and land drainage plans 15% of total time 16
Aim MODULE 2 - ORGANIC NUTRIENT SOURCES To understand the role, value and nature of organic nutrient sources. 2.1 Competence Candidates must be able to describe the different types of organic nutrient sources, the storage, handling and spreading properties and understand the issues involved in measuring the nutrient contribution of the materials. 2.2 Performance Criteria Candidates must be able to: • appreciate the characteristics, analysis, and the short and longer term availability of nutrients contained in a) farm yard manures b) poultry manures c) sewage sludge/cake d) liquid manures/slurries e) composted organic materials f) green manure crops and other organic materials when related to specific cropping situations • appreciate factors influencing the nutrient value and plant availability of the above organic materials • understand how to prepare a manure management plan and to calculate manure/slurry storage requirements. • demonstrate an awareness of spreading techniques and pollution hazards arising from utilising organic materials 2.3 Essential Knowledge & Skills Candidates must have the ability to: • explain the methods/devices for measuring the nutrient content of organic nutrient sources and application of the materials to land • interpret an analytical report for an organic nutrient source and explain the difference between total and readily available nutrients • explain the main options for improving the management of organic nutrient sources to optimise nutrient uptake by crops and grass (eg. timing and method of application) • describe the different methods for applying organic nutrient sources and explain their relative benefits • describe the pathways through which nutrients may be lost to water or the air during storage and before/after application of organic nutrient sources • demonstrate competence in advising on rates and timing of applications in relation to soil type and prevailing patterns of rainfall distribution 17
Page 1 and 2: CONTENTS Page General Information I
Page 3 and 4: FACTS SYLLABUS & INFORMATION Introd
Page 5 and 6: FACTS SCHEME - OBJECTIVES The overa
Page 7 and 8: FACTS TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS R
Page 9 and 10: THE BASIS® DILPOMA IN AGRONOMY Bot
Page 11 and 12: The form should be presented to the
Page 13 and 14: Pre-FACTS Training Before taking a
Page 15: THE NATIONAL SYLLABUS The overall a
Page 19 and 20: Aim MODULE 3 - NATURE AND PROPERTIE
Page 21 and 22: • demonstrate an awareness of mar
Page 23 and 24: Aim MODULE 6 - THE TRANSPORT, STORA
Page 25 and 26: Aim MODULE 8 - CODE OF GOOD AGRICUL
Page 27 and 28: SAMPLE FERTILISER SCENARIO The foll
Page 29 and 30: REFERENCE MATERIALS The following l
Page 31 and 32: BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Landsmans
Page 33 and 34: The FACTS qualification (by examina
Page 35 and 36: CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN FERTIL
Page 37 and 38: The following Colleges, Trainers an

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