Course overview
This course looks at the practices associated with the development and operation of a viticultural enterprise. Topics include: organic viticulture, advanced propagation techniques, control of bird management, spray equipment calibration and spray application; pruning, training, trellis erection and repair, propagation, canopy management, physiological pruning, pests and diseases. This course includes visits to commercial vineyards and equipment suppliers.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the theory behind pruning and propagation methods and describe how it applies in practice to grape production.
- Discuss aspects related to the establishment and re-development of vineyards.
- Explain the differences between vineyard management systems and how these differences relate to vineyard sustainability.
- Describe the methods used for pest and disease control in viticulture and understand their impact on grape production and quality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how viticultural management can be used to manipulate fruit quality.
- Apply key principles and knowledge related to vineyard management to problem solving.
- Compose written scientific reports and keep detail lab books on the practical work and field trips undertaken.
Availability
Class details
Waite Campus
Class number 54790
Section PR01
Size 45
Available 45
Class number 54791
Section TU01
Size 45
Available 45
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