Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle B

This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.

This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”

All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.

Biological Characteristics of Soil

• The Microbiome
• The Rhizosphere
• The Carbon Cycle
• The Nitrogen Cycle
• Organic Matter
• Earthworms

Also covered are FOUR SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

• To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
• To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
• To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
• To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture

The Management of Soil

• Soil Drainage
• Soil Sampling
• Soil Testing
• Fertiliser
• Slurry
• Manure
• Health and Safety