Hydroponics, aquaponics and sheltered farming for beginners

This comprehensive course is designed to introduce soilless and sheltered farming. The 12-hour journey is tailored for those starting their career in agriculture and eager to dive into sustainable agricultural practices in their work environment. Our course is structured into eight-unit outcomes, each meticulously crafted to guide you through the basics to more advanced techniques in soilless farming.

Target Audience: Those starting their career in agriculture in big and small corporations

Trainers: Stellio Prefumo

Contact hours: 12

Dates: 19, 21, 26 and 28 September 2024

Course content

a) Explore the different soilless farming systems
b) Set up basic systems
c) Undertake plant care and maintenance
d) Develop troubleshooting skills
e) Apply effective harvesting techniques
f) Describe continuous cultivation
g) Use advanced techniques of soilless and sheltered cultivation
h) Explore resources available in the field of hydroponics, aquaponics and sheltered farming