CONTEXT
Soil analysis: from understanding indicators to developing a diagnosis
This training is a continuation of the course entitled "Understanding and value easily the soil analysis to increase its fertility”. In this first part, the learner was able to:
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Learn how to take a soil sample for laboratory analysis,
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Become familiar with each soil analysis indicator, particularly its agronomic dimension, its order of magnitude, and how to interpret it,
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Discover three support tools, with their functionality illustrated using the results of the soil analyses they provided,
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Understand how soil fertility is built and what its indicators are,
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Know how soil analysis fits into the assessment of soil fertility and be aware of complementary tests.
The objective of this second part is to enable the learner to link the indicators together to build a comprehensive diagnosis of the soil’s mineral functioning. This first step should then allow them to formulate concrete solutions to adjust agricultural practices accordingly
OBJECTIVES
Become Independent in developing a diagnosis to formulate agronomic solutions
UNDERSTAND
how is soil fertility built, and what are its indicators
KNOW
how soil analysis is positioned in the assessment of soil fertility and knowing the complementary tests
KNOW HOW TO ADAPT
consequently, their practices to increase soil fertility
KNOW HOW TO DEVELOP
a complete diagnosis and formulate agronomic recommendations
KNOW HOW TO APPLY
diagnostic techniques on concrete examples
PUBLIC CONCERNED
All public
PREREQUISITES
Have participated in the training "Understand and easily value your soil analysis to increase its fertility"
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have a physical disability, please let us know. We will then make the necessary arrangements to allow you to take full advantage of the training course.
Suitable for people with mobility impairments
Suitable for people with hearing impairment
Suitable for people with speech impairment
Suitable only for the
visually impaired persons
DATE AND LOCATION
Peyrehorade (40) or surrounding area
Summer 2025
ORGANISATIONAL CONDITIONS
7 hours
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
4 minimum - 15 maximum
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Acquire the necessary knowledge to become autonomous in developing diagnoses
Classroom training
Use of a video projector and a paperboard
A permanent internet access to the slideshow and training course folder will be provided to each participant at the start of the course
Group work around soil analyses to develop a complete diagnosis and formulate agronomic recommendations
Interactive exchanges with participants to facilitate analysis work and guide the development of the diagnosis
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Train under good conditions to independently develop diagnoses.
Room equipped with a video projector and a projection screen
Use of a video slideshow
and a flipchart
Use of diagnostic support tools for soil analysis and formulation of agronomic recommendations
TRAINING MANAGER
Skills to learn how to develop diagnoses and formulate recommendations
1. Reappropriate soil analysis indicators
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Granulometry et texture: links between texture and agronomic properties of soils
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Soil organic matter (OM): OM rate, C/N ratio, mineralization coefficient, biological activity index, humic balance
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Cation exchange capacity: CEC size, filling rate and CEC composition
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pH and acid-base status: pH KCl, pH H2O, calcium carbonate and chlorosis power, mastering soil acidity
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Macro and trace elements: contents, needs and interactions
2. Know how to build a diagnosis form soil analysis results
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Respective interaction of soil analysis indicators
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Interpretation of deviations from the average
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Simple techniques for building a diagnosis and formulating agronomic recommendations
3. Group work around their respective soil analyses
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Study of soil analyses brought by each participant
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Handling of diagnostic support tools
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Construction of a complete diagnosis from the results of each soil analysis
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Development of agronomic recommendations to adapt agronomic practices
4. Presentation of group work and interactive discussions on the resultss
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Signing of an attendance sheet at the beginning of each
half-day
At the end of the training course, a certificate will be given to each
participant
End of course questionnaire completed by each trainee to
check understanding
and good acquisition of the different topics
TRAINING PRICE
Inter-company training
245 € including taxes
(individual price)
Intra-company training
1800 € including taxes
(excluding travel expenses)
(group price)
Delivery in a training centre
800 € including taxes
(excluding travel expenses)
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