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Boosting Soil Organic Matter

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Flexible learning Short Course Online

Overview

Organic matter plays a significant role in soil health, crop and livestock production. This online learning course from BASIS Classroom provides key background information on soil organic matter (SOM) and will discuss how farming practices can optimise organic matter to support soil health and crop yields. Full of interactive activities, case studies from the sector, example resources, and guidance, this is the go-to course for those looking to improve SOM. Agriculture has an opportunity to be a part of a sustainable future and improving SOM has significant positive benefits for business productivity and profitability.

BASIS

Boosting Soil Organic Matter

This practical guide covers the following content:

At a glance

  • What is SOM? – Defining SOM and how it forms
  • Key functions of SOM - Exploring the uses and risks to SOM within agriculture
  • Measuring organic matter – Learning how SOM is assessed in a lab or on-farm
  • Improving SOM – Discussing practical methods for how SOM can be both protected and increased
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