This course aims to enhance the participant¿s knowledge and skills in areas such as precision environmental control, advanced hydroponic systems,…
Understanding the basic principles of Agrochemical Spray Application Technology in Subtropical Fruit, Citrus, and Nuts orchards to support the best…
Understanding the basic principles of Agrochemical Spray Application Technology in Vineyards to support the best possible spray deposition efficiency achieved…
Understanding the basic principles of Agrochemical Spray Application Technology in Pome and Stone Fruit Orchards to support the best possible…
Understanding the basic principles of Agrochemical Spray Application Technology in broad acre crops to support the best possible spray deposition…
This course will enable managers, non-financial managers, supervisors and students, who do not have financial training, to make sense of…
The course aims to provide learners with a solid foundation in blueberry biology, growth requirements, and production systems used in…
Aquaculture development in Southern Africa is hampered by a lack of skilled manpower. Local opportunities for training in aquaculture (i.e…
Understand key agronomic principles for major summer crops Apply integrated soil and crop management practices Optimize fertilisation, weed, and pest…
To fully understands water quality and the impact thereof on herbicide and pesticide efficacy.To understand how surface tension, retention and…
The course aims to equip learners with a strong foundation in cucumber biology, growth requirements, and the production systems used…
The origin and history of potatoesThe importance and extent of the South African potato industryPotato crop growth stages and basic…
The basic principles and practise of disease management is aimed primarily at any person who operates and forms part of…
This course introduces basic aspects of insect identification and biology, pest damage to crops, the principles of integrated pest management,…
The overall objectives of this course are to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to manage pests in a…
The Pinotage Youth Development Academy has been a Community Interaction partner of the Department of Viticulture and Oenology (DVO) since…
To understand the basic biology and morphology of nematodes To discuss and understand the impact of nematodes on potatoes and…
Table grape cultivars (Rootstocks and scions): To explain and demonstrate:¿ characteristics and cultivation requirements of the most important table grape…
Establishment: To describe and demonstrate practices relating to the establishment of a vineyard. Grapevine structure and seasonal cycle; To provide…
Physiological disorders - to explain:¿ Typical symptoms of physiological and other disorders that impair production and quality of table and…
Mechanisation - To explain and demonstrate:¿ the Dry-on-Vine technique, including its advantages, disadvantages, and requirements for successful practical application.¿ principles,…
Soil requirements and soil preparation: To describe and explain soil requirements (physical, chemical, and biological) for vineyards, as well as…
The course provides an overview of the crop protection industry and aims to set a minimum standard for people active…
The course aims to equip learners with a strong foundation in tomato biology, crop growth requirements, and the production systems…
Set-up, service and monitor a technical project team implementing an integrated water quality management plan starting in the catchment progressing…
The overall objective of this short course is to provide participants with a broad understanding of weed management in crop…
In small-scale or garagiste style winemaking, wine is normally produced from 20 to 1000 kg of grapes. The number of…
