BASIS news: FACTS to focus on managing soils for effective nutrient supply

The 2023/24 FACTS annual online assessment scheme for agriculture and vegetables will deal with the broad, but highly topical subject of ‘managing soils for effective nutrient supply’.

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The aspects of nutrient management to be covered include the role of soil in nutrient supply, managing soil structure, pH and soil organic matter, as well as minimising nutrient losses from the soil.
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The aspects of nutrient management to be covered include the role of soil in nutrient supply, managing soil structure, pH and soil organic matter, as well as minimising nutrient losses from the soil.

Each year, FACTS qualified advisers are required to undertake an online assessment on a specific topic to maintain their status on the BASIS Professional Register. The topic has been selected by the...

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