Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Advanced Earth Observation

Understand and explain the principles of supervised, unsupervised and expert system (rule-based) classification approaches

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Advanced Earth Observation

The general aim of this short course is to build on the Introduction to Earth Observation course by exposing students to the advanced techniques in image analysis, focussing primarily on Geographic Object-Based Image Analysis (GEOBIA)

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Application Technology in Citrus

Understand the Droplet SpectrumUnderstand COVERAGE and RECOVERYUnderstand the Factors influencing the DEPOSITION EFFICIENCYUnderstand The basic principles of Application Technology in Citrus Orchards

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Application Technology in Viticulture

Discuss the basic principles of Application Technology in Vineyards Discuss the Droplet Spectrum Discuss Coverage vs Recovery

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Application Technology: Pome and Stone fruit

Discuss the basic principles of Application Technology in OrchardsDiscuss Coverage and RecoveryDiscuss the Factors influencing the DEPOSITION EFFICIENCYDiscuss Droplet Spectrum

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Application Technology: Vegetable Spraying

Understanding the basic principles of Application TechnologyDiscuss Target specific requirementsTo understand the concept of coverage and recoverySetting up of spray equipment to optimize spray deposition efficency

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Basics of Financial statements

Analysing and understanding risk management and control measures in a business and financial context. Basic understanding and analysing of financial statements. Understanding financial principals and concepts. Basic analyses of financial ratios. Practical and theoretical understanding of cost management principles. Basic understanding of cash flows.

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Certificate in Wine Evaluation

Sensorial training on wine styles, faults typicity of cultivars and scoring of wine on these criteria. The purpose of sensory evaluation of wines, taking cultivar and style into account while performing, type, style, quality classification and fault identification is explained in terms of standard sensory evaluation methods using sight to evaluate appearance, smell to evaluate…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

CROP PROTECTION: ADJUVANTS

To fully understands water quality and the impact thereof on herbicide and pesticide efficacy.To understand how surface tension, retention and absorption describe very complex and important processes and how they impact the selection of adjuvants.Learn to use adjuvants that are tailor-made to maximize the efficacy of a particular pesticide. To understand the functions of adjuvants

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Cultivation practices of potatoes

¿ The origin and history of potatoes¿ The importance and extent of the South African potato industry¿ Potato crop growth stages and basic physiology¿ Seed quality, physiological age, seed handling and plant population¿ Soil preparation and cultivation practices¿ Brief overview of available cultivars and factors to consider in cultivar selection¿ Brief overview of the most…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Disease Management: Principles and Practices

The basic principles and practise of disease management is aimed primarily at any person who operates and forms part of the decision making process in sustainable and effective disease management. The basis of the content of this course is to set the foundation to a better understanding of disease management in order to continue and…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Agricultural Mites

Present a general understanding of the distribution, diversity and importance of mites.Teach scouting, collection and preservation of mites.Provide and teach the use of a basic key for recognition of the common mites found in agricultural areas in South Africa.

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Earth Observation

This introductory course is aimed at beginners who need instruction in basic remotesensing functions such as data acquisition, pre-processing and classification. Participants will also be exposed to more advanced applications of remote sensing such as object-based image analysis (OBIA), hyperspectral remote sensing and Radar. Upon completion, participants will undertake an examination in order to demonstrate…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Earth Observation (attendance)

This introductory course is aimed at beginners who need instruction in basic remote sensing functions such as data acquisition, pre-processing and classification. Participants will also be exposed to more advanced applications of remote sensing such as object-based image analysis (OBIA), hyperspectral remote sensing and Radar. Upon completion, participants will understand the basic principles of earth…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

This introductory course is aimed at GIS beginners who need instruction in basic GIS functions such as map production, data capture, editing and manipulation. Participants will also be exposed to more advanced applications of GIS such as spatial analysis and modelling. Upon completion, participants will understand the basic principles of cartography, map projections, data models,…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Greenhouse Production

Equip beginner and novice farmers with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to succeed in greenhouse farming. Throughout this 4-day course, participants will: Learn fundamental techniques of greenhouse crop production, from seedling propagation to harvest.Gain hands-on experience through practical demonstrations and training led by experienced instructors.Develop a comprehensive understanding of greenhouse environmental control…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Introduction to Oenology for the PYDA

The Pinotage Youth Development Academy has been a Community Interaction partner of the Department of Viticulture and Oenology (DVO) since 2011. We have supported them since their inception in facilitation as part of our departmental CI requirements, and have developed training material specifically for the Academy that is not available elsewhere in the wine industry.…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Moth ID 101

Receive explanation and training on Hortgro’s False Codling Moth monitoring protocolLearn best practices for moth larva collection and preservationReview major Lepidopteran pests of stone and pome fruit

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Table & Raisin Grape: Cultivation, Harvest and Post-harvest

Harvesting and post-harvest handling of table grapes: To explain and demonstrate:¿ the ripening process of grapes.¿ standards and methods for determining optimal harvest maturity of grapes.¿ principles and techniques of handling table grapes during harvest, pre-cooling packing and cold storage.¿ calculations (e.g. dew point, pack store and cold store temperature). Spring and Summer practices: To…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Table & Raisin Grape: Introduction, Establishment, Pruning and Dormancy Management

Trellis systems, vine development and pruning: To describe, demonstrate and explain trellis systems, vine development and pruning systems. Establishment: To describe and demonstrate practices relating to the establishment of a vineyard. Industry overview: To provide an overview of climate and other requirements for table and raisin grape production, as well as an overview of table…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Table & Raisin Grape: Plant Protection

Pest and disease management – to explain and demonstrate:¿ Damage and symptoms of the most important pests and diseases affecting table and/or raisin grape production and quality.¿ Principles and techniques for identification, monitoring and management of the pests and diseases of table and/or raisin grapes. Pest and disease management – to describe and explain:¿ Management…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Table & Raisin Grape: Raisin Grape Production

Production practices – To explain and demonstrate:¿ requirements regarding grape quality and production practices needed to produce export-quality raisins.¿ characteristics and cultivation requirements of the most important raisin grape cultivars and rootstock cultivars used for raisin grapes, linking the natural cultivar characteristic to the required production practices. Industry overview – To provide an overview of…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Table & Raisin Grape: Soil, Nutrition and Water Management

Soil requirements and soil preparation: To describe and explain soil requirements (physical, chemical, and biological) for vineyards, as well as appropriate physical and chemical corrections during soil preparation. Nutrition: To describe and explain functions, deficiency and toxicity symptoms of essential elementsTo explain the seasonal nutrition requirements of the grapevine, linked to the principles of compiling…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Water Quality and Risk Assessment at Water Treatment Works

Set-up, service and monitor a technical project team implementing an integrated water quality management plan starting in the catchment progressing through the purification and distribution system ending at the point of delivery. Understand and apply in practice the important physical, chemical and microbiological water quality issues, with specific attention on regulatory and compliance requirements. Develop,…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Weed Management: Principles and Practices

The course looks at all the factors involved in selectivity as well as the herbicide recommendations. The absorption and translocation ofherbicides as well as the factors influencing efficacy of herbicides are studied.The course aims to give the participants a comprehensive overview of the weeds that impact crops. It looks at the biology of weeds as…

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Environmental; Agri & Natural Sciences

Winemaking Short Course

In small-scale or garagiste style winemaking, wine is normally produced from 20 to 1000 kg of grapes. The number of people making wine at home has increased significantly in the past few years. The University of Stellenbosch has come to realize the need for a comprehensive course, which focuses on small-scale or garagiste winemaking for…

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