Overview of Sugar Cane Agronomy (Online course)
The aim of this course it to develop the professional skills of persons occupying or preparing to occupy positions of responsibility in sugar cane growing companies.
Target Audience: Persons occupying or preparing to occupy positions of responsibility in sugar cane growing companies
Trainers:All trainers in Sugar Cane Agronomy are specialists from the Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI) or other high calibre professionals.
Dates: 7 to 17 September 2020
Course Content
- Introduction to the sugar cane plant
- Sugar cane cultivars/varieties
- Cultural practices
- Weed control
- Sugar cane nutrition and fertilization
- Disease control
- Irrigation/Geographical Information Systems
- Pest control
