BASIS Foundation in Agronomy (Agriculture)

The course is a sound introduction to the agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition of the main UK combinable and root crops. For some delegates with limited crop experience and knowledge it serves as a preliminary course for the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection Course. For others such as farm staff, who have a role which will not involve giving agronomy and crop protection advice, it is a stand alone course providing them with a level of understanding and knowledge appropriate for their work.

Course delivery

The course duration will be three blocks which will be spread over the calendar year so that farm crops can be seen at different stages and will be held at Harper Adams University.

Participatory training techniques will be used throughout and the examination will be online. Additional crop walking days can be arranged at additional cost.

Online Course:

Part I: Material released 1st November 2021

Part II: Material released 1st February 2022

Field Walk (optional extra): Monday 25th April 2022

MS Teams sessions: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th April 2022

Exam: Tuesday 3rd May 2022

Late enrolment will be considered due to the nature of delivery, subject to candidates being able to get through the material in time for the MS Teams sessions and exam. Please ring to discuss.