Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
This course covers the biology and control of important insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds affecting horticultural and agricultural crops, plus disease prevention and control in farmed livestock.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Recognise the signs and symptoms of important insect pests, plant diseases and weeds of selected crops or pasture.

Describe life cycles of common insect pests, plant diseases and weed species including their survival, reproduction and spread.

Choose appropriate control options for important insect pests, plant diseases and weeds.
You’ll grow your knowledge of the biology and control of important insects, plant diseases, weeds of horticultural and agricultural crops, and how to tackle that safely, responsibly and efficiently with agrichemicals. Plus, you’ll cover disease prevention and control in farmed livestock. The course emphasizes safe use of agrichemicals, animal welfare considerations, and economic and welfare impact of animal diseases with associated control methods.
What you need to know first
Minimum average grade of C across specified courses

Agriculture
Horticulture

Agricultural technician
Plant health advisor
Livestock health assistant
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
This course covers the biology and control of important insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds affecting horticultural and agricultural crops, plus disease prevention and control in farmed livestock.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Recognise the signs and symptoms of important insect pests, plant diseases and weeds of selected crops or pasture.

Describe life cycles of common insect pests, plant diseases and weed species including their survival, reproduction and spread.

Choose appropriate control options for important insect pests, plant diseases and weeds.
You’ll grow your knowledge of the biology and control of important insects, plant diseases, weeds of horticultural and agricultural crops, and how to tackle that safely, responsibly and efficiently with agrichemicals. Plus, you’ll cover disease prevention and control in farmed livestock. The course emphasizes safe use of agrichemicals, animal welfare considerations, and economic and welfare impact of animal diseases with associated control methods.
What you need to know first
Minimum average grade of C across specified courses

Agriculture
Horticulture

Agricultural technician
Plant health advisor
Livestock health assistant
Restriction: Plant Health, BIOS-22 or BIOS-22R
Restriction: Plant Health, BIOS-22 or BIOS-22R