CROP CULTIVATION: Summer Grain

Estimated cost: R5001 – R10 000
Field Of Study: Agriculture
Department Name: Agronomy

Objectives:

Understand how to manipulate plants to optimize growth and yield. Discuss each crop in detail with the necessary crop cultivation practices which include cultivar choice, plant spacing and plant population density and crop protection through to harvesting of the crop. Explore the climatic and soil factors which impact crop growth and yield. Understand the makeup of a plant in general as well as the physiological basis of crop yield.

Entry Requirement: Grade 12/Matric Certificate
Certificate Type: Attendance
Delivery Mode: Online
Duration: 3 days
Presentation Language: English
Contact Person Name: EL De Villiers
Contact Person Email: lorette@sun.ac.za
Contact Person Phone: (021) 8082748
Latest Year Offered: 2023