Course Outline
Certification: BASIS (Registration) Ltd.
Instructor/Trainee Ratio: Max: 1:12 Min 1:6
Course Content
1. Introduction to IFM
2. Crop Management
– Site, Crop Rotation and Varietal Choice
– Soil Management and Fertility
– Crop Health and Protection
3. Water Management and Energy Efficiency
4. Pollution Control and By-Product Management
5. Animal Husbandry
6. Landscape and Nature Conservation
7. Organisation, Planning and Management
8. Indicators, Reviews and Performance Measurement
9. Food Chain Integration, Quality, Safety and Farm Assurance
10 Community Engagement
Examination:
Written paper consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
CPD Points:
BASIS: 12
NRoSO: 10
Who Is This Course For?
Advisers, farmers, farm managers who wish to improve their awareness, knowledge and skills in the management of integrated farm management (IFM)
Duration
2 days (including examination)
