This online learning course from BASIS Classroom provides key background information and details to carry out soil assessments of soil structure, chemistry and biology, analyse the results and, produce a Soil Management Plan. The course provides guidance and downloadable templates throughout, allowing you to achieve the creation of a soil management plan on-farm. Full of interactive activities, case studies from the sector, example resources, templates, and guidance, this is the go-to course for those looking to assess soils and create a management plan. Agriculture has an opportunity to be a part of a sustainable future and improving soil health has significant positive benefits for business productivity and profitability.
The course provides a useful insight into assessing soils, which can be supported by our other practical guides found within our Improving Soil Health Series:
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
Monday 18th May – Ulverston Auction Mart Café, LA12 9AU
The course runs from 9am-4pm with the assessment taking place on Friday 22nd May. The price to members is £160+VAT and non-members £185+VAT. Please call 01768 868615 for more information and to book your place.
12-month apprenticeship. Tutor available in Cumbria to visit you in your place of work.
This 12-month apprenticeship is for those in a farm stockperson, hatchery assistant, farm owner (with manager), or relief stockperson role. You will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to comply with poultry industry training requirements. You will gain a Level 2 Diploma…
Multiple dates available May to July 2026
This is a TWO-DAY, BEGINNER Machine Shearing course, it is suitable for Beginners, Blue & Bronze Seals. Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day. 16 years and over. Course cost is £230 plus VAT = £276. This course will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in setting…
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West Cumbria Volunteering Fair 21 April 2026
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