GOTAFE organizes Greenhouse Technical Management Course

This course is specifically designed to develop high level technical and management skills of:

Growers in protected cropping
Suppliers of hydroponic equipment
Agronomists
Horticultural researchers and educators

The course includes practical training, discussions, demonstrations and lectures supported by written notes, and other practical tools. It is conducted by two experienced industry presenters, Graeme Smith (Graeme Smith Consulting) and Rick Donnan (Growool Horticultural Systems), and is customised to suit the requirements of each group.

Practical session: Measuring plant temperature in the greenhouse to demonstrate transpiration.

Topics include media, plant physiology, nutrient management, water quality, irrigation, EC & pH, environmental management and plant health.

The course will help participants:

understand the principles of controlled production systems
use new strategies and technologies to manage greenhouse climates and irrigation.
understand plant growing requirements and plant production techniques
develop new strategies for plant protection and integrated pest-management
understand plant nutrition and fertigation programs

The GTMC is now in its 10th year in Australia and is continually reviewed, revised and updated to include the latest ideas and technology. Some of the feedback received by GOTAFE:

“Graeme’s presentations (were) very alive/informative and practical.”
“Good topic coverage, all relevant.”
“…the subject matter was well covered from basic principles to advanced.”
“All aspects of the course were excellent!”
“… the presenters had great practical knowledge and experience…”,
“Thanks for an informative week.”

Dates and locations
Ballarat, Victoria: 11th – 15th July 2016
Virginia, South Australia: 8th – 12th August 2016
Brisbane, Queensland: 19th - 23rd September 2016
Darwin, NT: 10th – 14th October 2016

Course Cost: $2,250
Total Duration: 4½ days

For more information:
GOTAFE
Course Coordinator: Leigh Taig
ph 03 5833 2851
mobile 0438 381 834
ltaig@gotafe.vic.edu.au