- Duration
3 days
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Elevate your vineyard management skills with our Advanced Principles of Vinegrowing – Summer Operations course. Over three days, explore and learn about canopy management including wire lifting and shoot positioning, trimming and leaf stripping. Crop yield management, pest and disease management, yield estimation, fruit sampling and analysis and harvest preparations will also be covered. This course is ideal for vineyard managers, vineyard workers, winemakers, and viticulture enthusiasts seeking to advance their spring vineyard care knowledge and practical skills. Whether you're refining strategies or seeking advanced knowledge, this course equips you with the skills to optimise vine health and crop yield.
Why Attend?
- Enhance understanding of vine health
- Learn from industry experts
- Hands-on practical training
- Comprehensive spring operations coverage
Modules
- Day 1: Canopy Management and Disease Management
- Day 2: Yield Estimation and managing crop load for optimal ripeness, fruit sampling and preparing for harvest
- Day 3: Practical Session – Evaluating canopy area and making decisions on management, yield estimation and fruit sampling techniques
Assessment
At the end of the course, participants will take part in a short test to assess their knowledge of the course content. Upon successful completion, attendees will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Spring Vineyard Management, showcasing their mastery of critical spring vineyard tasks.
Entry Requirements
This three day course is ideal for vineyard managers, viticulture students, winemakers, and operations staff seeking to elevate their vineyard care practical skills and knowledge about key summer vineyard operations.
Course Cost
£580
Lunch will be provided.
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