• Aim: to understand the nature and properties of soils, their management in respect of crop production, to plan the use of field machinery to manipulate soil environments and establish crops and toprovide appropriate crop nutrition.  To identify factors that influence soil fertility and consider its sustainability and the impact of machines on soil structure and its effects on cropgrowth and development.  To select cultivation, sowing, and fertiliser application equipment with due regard to the maintenance, or enhancement of good environmental condition
  • Covering Weeds, Pest & Diseases