Short Courses

Welcome to the Faculty of AgriSciences Short Courses, where we provide expert-led training to advance your professional skills in sustainable agriculture and forestry.
Browse our 2026 offering below to find courses tailored to your industry needs.

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2026

GARAGISTE WINEMAKING

Dept of Viticulture and Oenology – SU | In-person (3 days)

A hands-on introduction to small-scale winemaking techniques and principles for aspiring garagiste producers.

Garagiste Winemaking Course - 8 to 10 May

Garagiste Winemaking Course - 23 to 25 Oct

AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

Hosted by Agri-Training | Online & Self-study Course

An introduction to the principles and practices of sustainable aquaculture production and farm management.

Aquaculture Production & Management - Mar to Nov

CUCUMBER PRODUCTION

Hosted by Agri-Training | Online & Self-study Course

Covering the fundamentals of commercial cucumber production, crop management and post-harvest handling.

Cucumber Production - 9 to 27 Feb

Cucumber Production - 30 Mar to 17 Apr

BLUEBERRY NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

HortiDemo Centre | In-person (3 days)

Practical training in blueberry nutrition, soil health and fertilisation strategies for optimal yield and fruit quality.

Blueberry Nutrient Management - 21 to 23 Apr

CROP PRODUCTION ADJUVANTS

Hosted by Agri-Training

The role of adjuvants in improving crop production efficiency and enhancing pesticide performance.

Crop Production - 21 May

2025

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Hosted by Agri-Training

Comprehensive short course in farm financial management and planning.

Financial Management - 15 to 18 September

WEED MANAGEMENT

Hosted by Agri-Training

Advanced strategies for effective weed control in various crop environments.

Crop Production - 18 to 25 September

CROP STRATEGY

SU Accredited Short Course | Online via Teams

Developing long-term strategies for sustainable crop protection and health.

Crop Strategy & Protection - 30 Sept - 2 Oct

INSECT & PEST MANAGEMENT

Hosted by Agri-Training

Basic principles and practice of insect and pest control in agriculture.

Insect & Pest Management - 13 November

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN CITRUS, SUBTROPICAL FRUIT AND NUTS

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding spray application technology for citrus and nut orchards.

Citrus, Subtropical Fruit & Nuts - 22 October

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BROAD ACRE CROP SPRAYING

Hosted by Agri-Training

Optimizing spray precision and efficiency for broad acre farming.

Broad Acre Crop Spraying - 23 October

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN POME & STONE FRUIT

Hosted by Agri-Training

Advanced application techniques for pome and stone fruit orchards.

Pome and Stone Fruit - 21 October

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN VITICULTURE

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding spray technology principles for vineyard management.

Application Technology in Viticulture - 20 October

CROP PRODUCTION ADJUVANTS

Hosted by Agri-Training

The role of adjuvants in improving crop production and pesticide efficacy.

Crop Production - 29 October

POTATO PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Hosted by Agri-Training

In-depth introduction to modern potato cultivation and agronomy.

Potato Production Practices - 18 to 19 November

NEMATODES IN ROW CROPS

Hosted by Agri-Training

Managing nematode populations to protect row crop yield and health.

Nematodes in Row Crops - 11 November

NEMATODES IN DECIDUOUS, SUBTROPICAL & NUT TREES

Hosted by Agri-Training

Specialized management of nematodes in orchards and nut production.

Nematodes in Deciduous, Subtropical & Nut Trees - 13 November

WINE EVALUATION COURSE

SU Venue

Professional training for wine evaluation and panel participation.

Wine Evaluation Course - 4 to 6 November

WOOD DRYING

Hosted by Agri-Training

Essential techniques and principles for professional wood drying processes.

Wood Drying Course - 10 to 17 November

2024

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN VITICULTURE

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding the basic principles involved in Orchard Spray application technology.

Application Technology in Viticulture

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN POME AND STONE FRUIT

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding the basic principles involved in Orchard Spray application technology.

Application Technology In Pome & Stone Fruit

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN CITRUS, SUBTROPICAL FRUIT AND NUTS

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding the basic principles involved in Orchard Spray application technology.

Application Technology In Citrus, Fruit & Nuts

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BROAD CROP SPRAYING

Hosted by Agri-Training

Understanding the basic principles involved in Orchard Spray application technology.

Application Technology In Broad Crop Spraying

INTRODUCTION TO POTATO PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Hosted by Agri-Training

Martin Steyn is a Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria. His research focus is on the agronomy and water requirements of field crops and medicinal plants.

Introduction To Potato Practices