Intermediate Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture
Farming
A course by
Massey University
This course focuses on nutrient cycling, water movement, sustainable farm practices and nutrient budgeting in various New Zealand agricultural contexts, preparing participants to assess nutrient requirements and implement best practices for environmental protection.
NZ$2,300
inc GST
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NZ$2,300
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Assess nutrient requirements
Develop the ability to assess nutrient requirements for a variety of agricultural systems.
Implement best practices for environmental protection
Apply practices to protect the environment in the context of agricultural production.
What You're Signing Up For
Intermediate Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture is a professional development short course designed for advisers and professionals responsible for sustainable nutrient management on farm systems. Covering nutrient cycling, water movement in agricultural landscapes, effective farm practices and nutrient budgeting, the course helps you learn to assess nutrient requirements, use the Overseer software, and understand environmental protection strategies for different types of agriculture. The course is delivered online, includes self-study (up to 80 hours), and culminates in a two-hour examination. Successful completion of this intermediate course and its advanced counterpart leads to the Certificate of Completion in Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture.
Course Content
- Nutrient cycling in agricultural systems
- Water movement through agricultural landscapes
- Sustainable farm practices
- Nutrient budgeting for pastoral, orchard, and arable production
- Use of Overseer Nutrient Budgets software
- Best practices for environmental protection
- Preparation for and completion of a two-hour final exam including case study interpretation and short answer questions
What you need to know first
Good understanding of farm systems, especially dairy.
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