Agronomy primarily relates to the biological and physical factors related to field crop production. This course is ideal for those involved in the agriculture sector – from farmers, agricultural suppliers and farm product agents – to agricultural students and professionals like educators, research scientists and plant breeders.
The Certificate of Agronomy is an online professional development program that will teach you how to grow grain, oil and fibre crops on a broad acre farm, and understand the nature and scope of a range of agronomic practices around the world.
In this agronomy course, you will learn how to identify factors and practices that affect crop success and learn how to achieve seed germination for different crops under different conditions in the field.
You will also study the practices used to farm cereals and broadleaf crops for sale as cash crops, understand the different harvesting techniques and equipment used, and use your knowledge to produce a successful crop management plan.
On completion of this course, farmers will broaden their understanding of land usage, and those in the agricultural industry will gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by clients, customers and colleagues.
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
