Apply basic chemical principles to soils, water, fertilisers and plant tissues. Use safe laboratory methods to interpret agricultural samples.

Learning outcomes

  • Calculate concentrations
  • Explain nutrient availability
  • Handle samples and reagents safely

Main topics

  • Solutions and concentration
  • Acids and bases
  • Nutrient chemistry
  • Laboratory safety

Practical task

Analyse supplied soil and irrigation-water results and prepare a short management interpretation.

Assessment

Calculation test and laboratory interpretation report.