BASIS Agronomy and Soils

FQA – FACTS Status

A one-day course, followed by an online assessment. Required on an annual basis to retain FACTS FQA status.

Two separate courses: 19th February and 25h February 2026

BASIS and NROSO CPD points available

FACTS

A six-day course held in the Boston area.

The course starts on the 16th January 2026 with completion on 10th March 2025, allowing time for candidates to spend time on research and revision between course days.

For more information download the FACTS flyer (pdf)

BASIS Foundation Course

A seven-day course, including an examination day, to be held in the Spalding area.

AGRONOMY

Soils and Cultivations Workshop

Can be aimed at management or operator level. A day spent looking at different soil types, problems encounted and how suitable cultivations can help to repair and restore the land to optimum growing conditions. Cultivations equipment looked at, covering the importance of maintenance and running the equipment at the correct settings. A mix of theory and practical.

Arable Technical Workshop – one-day course

Aimed at those who hold the BASIS Arable Certificate and wish to keep updated with latest topical issues, and gain BASIS CPD points. Format for the day is invited speakers and lots of discussion.

Vegetable Technical Workshop – One-day course

Aimed at those who hold the BASIS Vegetable Certificate and wish to keep updated with latest topical issues, and gain BASIS CPD points. Format for the day is invited guest speakers and lots of discussion.

Cereal Discussion Group

Four meetings run from January to June, a mix of indoor and in-field.

Topical Potato Issues

As requested.