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 22nd November 2024 - online tutorial
- Monday 2nd December 2024 - Wednesday 4th December 2024
- Monday 6th January 2025 - Wednesday 8th January 2025
- Monday 3rd February 2025 - Wednesday 5th February 2025
- Monday 3rd March 2025 - Wednesday 5th March 2025
- Friday 21st March 2025 - online tutorial
- Monday 7th April 2025 - Wednesday 9th April 2025
- Wednesday 30th April 2025 - online multi-choice exam
- Thursday 1st May 2025 - In-field Viva exam