Online training on soil testing and fertilizer recommendations
The online training soil testing and fertilizer recommendations will be held on Wednesday 17 May 2023, from 9 to 12AM GMT+2 CEST. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in soil testing, and fertilizer recommendation. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on soil fertility and crop yields, thus contributing to a more sustainable future.
The training will provide with valuable insights into the key factors that contribute to crop growth and productivity, as well as the best practices for managing soil-crop production systems.
Over the seven sessions of this online course, the trainer will cover a wide range of topics, including an introduction to the course, plant nutrition and nutrient requirements, fertilizers and their role in providing nutrients to plants, and fertilization techniques based on soil testing results. Participants will also learn about the procedures involved in soil testing and analysis, and how to interpret the results to optimize crop yields.
Background
Soils are a vital natural resources that plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture production, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Agricultural productivity is directly connected to the soil fertility status. To ensure sustainable production, it is essential to have updated information to guide fertilizer recommendations for specific cropping systems and geographical contexts. The quality of fertilizers used, the level of knowledge of extension service providers and farmers, and the extent of fertilizer service provision are all critical factors in managing soils for sustainable production.
The FAO Representation in Rwanda, in collaboration with the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and the Government of Rwanda, is undertaking a capacity development project on sustainable soil management in Rwanda. The project “Capacity Development on Sustainable Soil Management in Rwanda” (GCP/RWA/040/CPR) is funded by the government of the People’s Republic of China. The project aims to develop capacity on sustainable soil management through South-South cooperation, within the framework of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) and the International Code of Conduct for Sustainable Use and Management of Fertilizers (the Fertilizer Code), with a special focus on balanced fertilization. In particular, the project intends to contribute to the generation of information on soil fertility status and fertilizer quality, the dissemination of practices and technologies for sustainable soil management and the development of courses for EduSoils. The implementation of the project could also extend China's successful practices to Rwanda and contribute to the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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