Master the art of vineyard management through this comprehensive course designed for both experienced vineyard managers and aspiring vineyard owners. From selecting the perfect site to harvesting quality fruit, this course covers every aspect of vineyard management throughout the growing cycle, ensuring your vineyard thrives in various conditions and climates.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the key considerations involved in planting a new vineyard (site selection, soil, grape variety).
- Explain the benefits of the main training/trellising systems and select the best system for a given situation.
- Discuss techniques of canopy management for pruning, training, thinning, leafing, hedging and shoot positioning to provide a healthy and balanced growing environment.
- Design an irrigation and nutritional program for a representative vineyard site that ensures vineyard success.
- Recognize various vineyard sensors and select the correct sensor for the specific vineyard applications.
- Describe how to utilize the analytical parameters of vine and fruit health and demonstrate how to use them in monitoring a vineyard.
- Design a vineyard development plan for 3 distinct sites and wine styles.
Skills You Will Gain
- Vineyard development planning and execution
- Advanced vineyard management techniques
- Proficiency using modern vineyard technologies and analytical tools
- In-depth knowledge of canopy management, soil nutrition and irrigation systems
Course Code
509685