Training on Soil Component and Composite for Farmers
Learn soil components, composite soil sampling, and fertility management to improve crop yields, reduce fertilizer waste, and boost farm profitability.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Healthy soil is the foundation of profitable farming. This course equips farmers with practical knowledge on soil components, soil fertility, and composite soil sampling techniques to improve crop yield, reduce fertilizer waste, and enhance long-term soil health.
Participants learn how soil structure, nutrients, moisture, and organic matter affect crop performance, and how composite soil sampling helps in making accurate fertilizer and soil improvement decisions.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Smallholder Farmers
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Commercial Farmers
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Agribusiness Farmers
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Farmer Groups & Cooperatives
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Agricultural Extension Farmers
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Youth & Women in Agripreneurship
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the main components of soil
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Identify signs of soil fertility problems
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Conduct proper composite soil sampling
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Interpret basic soil test results
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Apply fertilizers and soil amendments correctly
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Improve crop productivity using soil data
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Understanding Soil Components
- Soil composition: sand, silt, clay
- Soil structure and texture
- Role of organic matter
- Soil water and air balance
- Importance of healthy soil for crops
- Case Study:Poor maize yield caused by sandy soil with low organic matter
- Practical:Identifying soil type using simple field texture tests
Module 2: Soil Fertility and Nutrients
- Essential plant nutrients (N, P, K)
- Secondary and micronutrients
- Soil pH and its importance
- Signs of nutrient deficiencies
- Improving soil fertility naturally
- Case Study:Yellowing crops due to nitrogen deficiency
- Practical:Diagnosing crop nutrient problems using visual indicators
Module 3: Composite Soil Sampling for Farmers
- What is composite soil sampling?
- Why composite sampling is important
- Tools needed for soil sampling
- Correct depth and sampling techniques
- Avoiding common sampling mistakes
- Case Study:Wrong fertilizer application due to poor sampling methods
- Practical:Demonstrating proper composite soil sample collection from a farm plot
Module 4: Understanding Soil Test Results
- Reading a soil test report
- Interpreting nutrient levels
- Understanding soil pH recommendations
- Fertilizer recommendation basics
- Linking soil results to crop needs
- Case Study:Overuse of fertilizer increasing production costs without yield improvement
- Practical:Interpreting a simple soil test report and making fertilizer decisions
Module 5: Improving Soil Health for Sustainable Farming
- Crop rotation and soil improvement
- Composting and organic manure use
- Soil erosion prevention
- Water management practices
- Long-term soil health strategies
- Case Study:Increased yields after adopting composting and crop rotation
- Practical:Developing a simple soil improvement plan for your farm
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Better understanding of soil health
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Reduced fertilizer waste
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Improved crop productivity
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Lower farming costs
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Increased farm profitability
Organization Impact
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Improved soil fertility
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Sustainable farming practices
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Higher crop yields
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Better resource management
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Long-term soil conservation
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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