BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection - Field Vegetables
This course was originally designed for those involved in selling, supplying or advising on the use of pesticides. Recently it has been of great interest to farmers and farm managers looking to further their knowledge and understanding of crop agronomy. The main focus is on crop protection in brassicas, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, onions and leeks.
Course Outline
- Recognition and biology of weeds, pests, pathogens and disorders
- Classification and mode of action of pesticides and biological control agents
- Application, transport and storage of pesticides
- Integrated crop protection strategies in the major field vegetables
Delivery
The course is organised into 4 blocks of three days, plus a three day revision block and two days for the final examination. A pre-course introductory session and two in-course tutorials are delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Delivery is through participatory lectures, group exercises and field visits.
Dates
- Friday 20th November 2026 - online tutorial
- Monday 30th November 2026 - Wednesday 2nd December 2026
- Tuesday 5th January 2027 - Thursday 7th January 2027
- Monday 1st February 2027 - Wednesday 3rd February 2027
- Monday 1st March 2027 - Wednesday 3rd March 2027
- Monday 12th April 2027 - Wednesday 14th April 2027
- Tuesday 4th May 2027 - online multi-choice exam
- Wednesday 5th May 2027 - In-field Viva exam