Aim of the Course:
To provide the knowledge and skills on soil and nutrient management for optimum plant growth

Intended Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
• Describe the importance of soil.
• Apply the acquired knowledge pertaining to the soil physical, biological and chemical properties for land use management.
• Identify the major soil types in Sri Lanka and their potential use and constraints.
• Determine the crop nutrient requirements.
• Identify the fertilizers according to their physical features, composition.
• Describe the fertilizer application methods.