InstructorPeritum Agri
TypeOnsite Course
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PriceFree
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Interested in Conservation Agriculture? Start your professional career with this Advanced Certificate in Conservation Agriculture.

 

WHO IS THIS BEST FOR: Farmers, Agriculturalists, Diploma Graduates, Extension officers from DAFF, Agricultural advisors from Private and Public sectors, New entrants into the farming communities & Re-training of trainers.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL: Advanced Certificate, NQF 6
CREDITS: 120
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: View Entry Requirements Here
DURATION: 12 months
METHOD: Work Integrated Learning
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU GAIN THAT PREPARES YOU FOR THE FUTURE?

    • Explain the principles of conservation agriculture as opposed to conventional farming and the impact both has
      on the sustainability of agricultural production.
    • Apply the principles of conservation agriculture to improve soil health in a farming context.
    • Monitor the agricultural ecosystem and identify threats to the biodiversity of the system.
    • Prepare for and implement conservation agriculture practice in a farming enterprise.
    • Apply an innovative approach to problem-solving and decision making in the context of conservation
      agriculture.
    • Explain the economy of conservation practice in a farming enterprise, both from a cost and income
      perspective.
    • Develop a business plan for a profitable conservation agriculture farming enterprise.

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Module 1Introduction to Conservation Agriculture
Module 2Characterisation and Monitoring of Soil and other natural resources for agriculture
Module 3Agricultural Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Module 4Conservation Agriculture Practice I
Module 5Conservation Agricultural Practices, Innovation and Technologies
Module 6Conservation Agriculture Business Management and Economics
Module 7Conservation Agriculture Practice II
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