This training course has been designed to give a comprehensive picture of the different aspects of soil and foliar analysis. Besides describing the chemical analytical techniques used in the laboratory, the course also covers related aspects, such as interpretation of analytical data, safety aspects, care of laboratory equipment and field sampling techniques. Knowledge of these aspects is important to give a proper appreciation of the problems and usefulness of soil and foliar analysis as well as the running of such laboratories. Sufficient bench work is included to ensure that the participants can see the methods in operation and even perform some of them themselves. Obviously, it is not possible to give