Weed Control
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...
With energy prices starting to show signs of stability, as well as falling from the heights we saw during the peak of the energy crisis, many of us are still seeing increases in the renewal of our contracts and with...
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.
This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...
This course will help you to analyse farm business diversification ideas and provide some tools for making informed decisions about implementing changes, whether you are new to diversification, or have an existing diversification project or business.
This module introduces various topics that are essential for improving your soil fertility and increasing your yields. It will introduce you to understanding the basics of soil fertility, its components, measurement, and management practices. The module further introduces you to...
Gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods, in this module we will look at the principal handling techniques to ensure safe...
Chemical (pesticides or herbicides) control of pests and weeds has been an integral part of agriculture, food security and land use efficiency facilitating the production of safe and high-quality food and feed with improved yields. However, after application chemicals may...
Foliar fertiliser application is an alternative method providing fertiliser nutrients directly to a plant’s leaves compared to most solid or prill fertilisers which are incorporated through the soil via the plant’s roots. This can lower inputs with higher targeting to...