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Soil, Fertiliser and Plant Tissue Analysis

A programme for agricultural and environmental laboratories supporting farming, land rehabilitation and research across Africa. Delegates cover soil sampling and preparation, fertility and nutrient testing, fertiliser quality checks and plant tissue analysis so that agronomic recommendations rest on reliable laboratory data.

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare soil, fertiliser and plant tissue samples for accurate analysis.
  • Measure soil pH, organic matter, cation exchange and nutrient status.
  • Analyse fertilisers for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements.
  • Determine nutrient levels in plant tissue to diagnose deficiencies.
  • Apply quality control and reference materials to agricultural testing.
  • Translate laboratory results into clear agronomic reporting.

Course outline

  1. 01Soil sampling and sample preparation
  2. 02Soil pH, salinity and organic matter
  3. 03Macronutrient and micronutrient testing
  4. 04Fertiliser composition and quality checks
  5. 05Plant tissue and leaf analysis
  6. 06Quality control in agricultural testing
  7. 07Agronomic interpretation and reporting

Who should attend

Agricultural laboratory analysts, soil scientists, agronomy technicians and researchers supporting crop production and land management.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Accra3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Online3US$900
21 to 23 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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