Plant Health
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Recognition of pest signs and symptoms
Recognise the signs and symptoms of some important insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds of selected crops or pasture.
Understanding life cycles
Describe the life cycles of common insect pests, plant diseases, and weed species, including their survival, reproduction, and spread.
Control options selection
Choose the control options for important insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds.
What You're Signing Up For
This course develops knowledge of the biology and control measures for important insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds affecting horticultural and agricultural crops. It emphasizes the safe, responsible, and efficient use of agrichemicals according to New Zealand standards, with some course activities requiring on-campus attendance.
Course Content
- Biology of important insect pests affecting crops and pasture
- Identification of plant diseases and weed species
- Life cycles of common pests, diseases, and weeds
- Control options for insect pests, plant diseases and weeds
- Use and management of agrichemicals according to NZS8409:1999 Code of Practice
- Recognition of signs and symptoms of pests, diseases and weeds on selected horticultural crops
- Effects of environmental factors on pest and disease development and spread
What you need to know first
Minimum average grade of C in Plant and Animal Health, BIOS-21 or BIOS-21R
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Horticulture
Plant protection
Crop management
Future employment opportunities might be
Agricultural technician
Horticultural advisor