Understanding Herbicides
Farming
A course by
Massey University
Gain a strong grounding in the principles and practical applications of herbicides for weed control in agriculture, horticulture and land management.
NZ$2,070
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Select appropriate herbicides for various weed situations
Understand herbicides well enough to be able to select the most appropriate compound for any weed situation.
Apply herbicides effectively and safely
Obtain maximum effectiveness from herbicides without causing damage to desirable plants or the wider environment.
About This Course
Understanding Herbicides provides participants with a comprehensive foundation in the principles of herbicide use, including selection and application, behaviour in plants and soil, toxicity, legislation, and specific weed control in various environments. Designed primarily for those working in the herbicide industry, agriculture, horticulture, or regional councils, this online course delivers both theoretical and practical knowledge through recorded lectures, course materials, and an open-book exam. On successful completion, participants are equipped to select appropriate herbicides and optimise their use while minimising risks to desirable plants and the environment.
Course Content
- Introduction to herbicides: terminology and mode of action
- Herbicide toxicity, safety, and New Zealand legislation
- Herbicide formulations and application calculations
- Behaviour of herbicides in plants
- Behaviour of herbicides in soil
- Herbicide application techniques and equipment
- Knockdown herbicides: types and decision making
- Residual herbicides and their uses
- Economics of weed control
- Weed control in pastures, lucerne, and riparian plantings
- Weed control in annual crops or in trees and the environment (choice of module)
- Herbicide resistance: development, management, and coding systems
Build towards these roles
Weed management specialistAgricultural field advisorHorticulturalistCouncil biosecurity officer
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureHorticultureRegional GovernmentHerbicide Industry
