Advanced Principles of Vinegrowing - Crop Protection

Discover the essentials of crop protection with this focused 3-day course, designed to equip vineyard managers, viticulture students, winemakers, and operations staff with vital knowledge to safeguard grape crops throughout the growing season. Whether you are enhancing your current skills or preparing for the next step in viticulture, this course provides actionable insights and techniques for protecting your crops and optimising production.

This course is ideal for vineyard managers, viticulture students, winemakers, and operations staff seeking to increase their knowledge of crop protection techniques.

Please note Plumpton College Wine Division have recently secured some funding, allowing for a reduction in price to a selection of wine courses, subject to eligibility*.

*Learners will be eligible for funding if they were aged over 19 on 31st August 2024 and have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. Learners living in devolved areas (eg Greater London Combined Authority) will not be eligible for funding. Learners currently undertaking an apprenticeship will not be eligible for funding.

Price (non-funded learners): £580 

Price (funded learners): £348

Topics include:

• An overview of the climatic, disease and pest threats to English vineyards
• Canopy techniques to mitigate disease threats
• Plant protection products for major diseases and pests
• Presentation from an agronomist on creating a spray programme
• Spray record keeping & Health and Safety
• Mitigation for spring frost events
• New technologies for pest and disease management
• Integrated Pest Management systems
• Protecting your crop post-veraison

The course ends with a 30-minute multiple-choice exam