Introduction to Crop Protection

Course overview

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. It is recommended that students complete the Principles of
Vinegrowing prior to attending this course.

Modules

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

How will I be assessed?

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

Industry links

This course is eligible for continuous professional development (CPD) from BASIS. The points available upon completion of this course is shown below:

BASIS Reference number: 175461756150