Advanced BASIS Course
Cereals

Tutor: Debbie Wedge

Venue: Marsh Farm, Marsh, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP17 8ST

Course times:9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Advanced BASIS Certificate Courses are independently examined by BASIS (Registration) Ltd. Exams consist of short answer papers and viva panel interviews.  Viva panels are made up of a BASIS chairperson and industry experts in the relevant crops. 

Each advanced BASIS module covers the agronomy and crop protection of particular crops in more depth than is possible on “BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection” Courses. Advanced BASIS involves a higher level of thinking and problem solving than Basis. A variety of participatory training techniques are used. 

Each Crop Module covers: 

Agronomy

  • Agronomic significance of varietal choice.
  • Rotational considerations
  • Establishment
  • Harvesting
  • Growth Regulation
  • Nutrition

 Crop Protection

  • Weeds; significance, identification, biology and integrated control
  • Pests; significance, identification, biology and integrated control
  • Diseases; significance, identification, biology and integrated control
  • Classification and modes of action of control products & techniques
  • Safe and effective application of Plant Protection Products
  • Resistance management

Crop Marketing

  • Implications for agronomy and crop production / crop protection

    Protection of People and the Environment and Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)
  • Legislation
  • Codes of Practice
  • Industry best practice

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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