Program Overview

Intermediate Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture

This course covers nutrient cycling, water movement through agricultural landscapes, sustainable farm practices, and nutrient budgeting in either pastoral agriculture or orchard and arable production.

Key Facts

• Cost: $2,000 + GST
• Delivery mode: Online
• Time commitment: Up to 80 hours

Overview

The course provides a working knowledge of how to assess nutrient requirements in a range of agricultural systems and best practices for environmental protection. It utilizes Overseer software and requires full participation in all online sessions and passing a two-hour examination on the final day. The exam includes interpretation of a case study and short answer questions.

Who This Course Is For

• Advisors responsible for safe and effective nutrient management
• Individuals working in roles where knowledge of production issues and the agricultural sector is beneficial

Why Take This Course

• It is a prerequisite for Advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture
• Developed with the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand (FANZ) as part of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme

What You'll Get

Upon successfully completing the Intermediate and Advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture courses, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture.

Before Taking This Course

You should have:

• Completed at least one tertiary level course in Soil Science or Land Resource Management
• Significant practical or professional experience in production agriculture, horticulture, or environmental science
• Prior knowledge of the Overseer Nutrient Budgets software is ideal

Learning Outcomes

• Assessing nutrient requirements in a range of agricultural systems
• Best practices for environmental protection
• Nutrient cycling
• Water movement through agricultural landscapes
• Sustainable farm practices and nutrient budgeting in pastoral agriculture or orchard and arable production

Course Content and Structure

The course is online, requiring participation in all sessions and up to 80 hours of self-study. The self-study includes study guide material, loading case study information into Overseer, and improving understanding of the software's capabilities. There is a two-hour exam on the final day.

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