Learn the principles and practices that underpin commercial broad acre crop production (agronomy) and develop an ability to interpret and apply information practically, on a farm.  Complement your farming studies or experience and seek employment in the highly sought after field of agronomy!

Berry Production course online. Berry fruits are popular the world over. Some berries are grown widely, in different climates and countries...
 

Successfully farm organic vegetables! The demand for organically grown vegetables is currently a major growth area in commercial horticulture. This course is a good starting point in learning all aspects of organic vegetable production.

Learn everything you need to know by taking this Vegetable growing programme. You will gain an expert knowledge of producing vegetables for profit, that you can apply to the work place. If you want to start your own business growing and selling vegetables, this is the course for you.
 

This course is ideal for anyone serious about fruit growing; from the small hobby farmer to orchard worker, or enthusiastic amateur who aspires to win first prize for their fruit at the local garden show. You will learn how to choose, grow, nurture and market fruit produced in cooler areas of the world.

Expand you understanding of tropical and sub tropical fruit growing. The course includes sections on Avocados, Pineapples, Macadamias, Paw Paws and Cashews. This course has been designed to be especially applicable to tropical and sub-tropical conditions.

Take your knowledge of irrigation systems further.! This course builds on skills achieved in the Irrigation modules to develop students' skills to manage the design and operation of large scale irrigation systems for horticultural applications.
 

IUnderstand the basics of irrigation. This course will teach you to design and manage simple irrigation systems for agricultural applications. You will learn to understand the soil characteristics that affect irrigation needs (such as drainage and water holding capacity) and to estimate plant needs.....
 

Learn to develop skills in the design and operation of large scale irrigations systems for agriculture. This Irrigation Management distance learning course is an extension of the skills and knowledge achieved in Irrigation (Agricultural) BAG213 or an equivalent course.

This module covers 8 lessons on how to grow and cultivate mushrooms on either a small or large scale. Emphasis is placed on the Agaricus species (the Champignon), though other commercially important edible fungi are also considered.

Learn How to identify and Grow a Wide Range of Edible Nuts.  You'll learn from professional university trained horticulturists with decades of industry experience and build networks within industry and discover opportunities for commercial production or self sufficiency.

Become a successful organic farmer! Organic farming has been growing in popularity, with farmers adopting it for economic, ethical or sustainability reasons there is no doubt that this method of farming is set to stay.

An Outstanding and Extensive Foundation Course. Globally focused and regularly revised by experts from the UK and Australia.  Learn to grow plants naturally. Develop a solid understanding of the principles and procedures underlying the cultivation of plants by natural methods.
 

A broad grounding in producing outdoor plants. Ten lessons cover site, crop selection, soil management, cut flowers, vegetables, berries, nuts, herbs, tree fruits, other crops, managing a market garden and more.

Research Project I course online. Study Research online and learn to plan and conduct research for any industry or discipline. Discover ways that research skills can...