Planfarm Academy
(Formally Advanced Agronomy)
Become an industry leader by learning from Australia’s very best Agronomists and taking part in one of the country’s most successful agricultural courses.
Planfarm Academy
CANOLA CROPS AT WONGAMINE GRAZING | The Smith Family farm, ‘Wongamine Grazing’, located in Buckland. The Smith family partnered with Planfarm in 2007.
About the Agronomy of Farming Course
This course is written by Planfarm’s leading Agronomists and not only covers the in-depth principles of crop and pasture agronomy, but also proven, best practice farming methods that will create the difference between Advanced Agronomy course graduates (you), and the rest. Success in farming is all about knowledge and know-how and with this course, you will never look at crops, pastures, or the business of farming in the same way again.
Is this course right for me?
If you’re in the business of crop and pasture farming, or indeed a professional servicing this industry, the Advanced Agronomy Course is an absolute must-have for both your resume and personal development. We also highly recommend that family members consider participating as a group or individual as there is never a time like now to fully understand your family’s farming system.
How is the course run?
The course is run over a four-week period and features 29 video modules of around 10–25 minutes each. Conveniently, and with remote farmers in mind, you will do most of your learning at your computer or tablet in the comfort of your own home or home office. There are also private discussion platforms that run during the course so that you are never learning on your own.
Course Feedback
General satisfaction with the course:
9.5/10
Value for money:
8.9/10
How likely participants were to recommend the course to others:
9.5/10
Course Curriculum
The Agronomy of Farming Course curriculum has been developed by our Planfarm agronomists, using their wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that the most important aspects of agronomy are covered.
MODULE 1: THE SOIL With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 2: SOILS – ENHANCING THE ASSET With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 3: SOIL AMELIORATION With Peter Newman
MODULE 4: THE WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN WA With Dani Whyte
MODULE 5: ROTATE CROPS AND PASTURES With Peter Newman
Pricing: $1595 inc GST
MODULE 1: THE SOIL With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 2: SOILS – ENHANCING THE ASSET With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 3: SOIL AMELIORATION With Peter Newman
MODULE 4: THE WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN WA With Dani Whyte
MODULE 5: ROTATE CROPS AND PASTURES With Peter Newman
MODULE 6: PASTURE AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION With Paul Omodei
MODULE 7: LIVESTOCK PASTURE SYSTEMS With Paul Omodei
MODULE 8: VARIETAL CHOICES AND CHOOSING A ROTATION With Nick McKenna
MODULE 9: CROP GROWTH STAGES With Nick McKenna
MODULE 10: CROP ESTABLISHMENT With Nick McKenna
MODULE 11: CROP ESTABLISHMENT – IN DETAIL With Nick McKenna
MODULE 12: NUTRITION With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 13: NUTRITION – P, K AND S With Nick McKenna
MODULE 14: NITROGEN SUPPLY TO OPTIMISE PROFIT With Richard Quinlan
MODULE 15: NUTRITION – TRACE ELEMENTS With Nick McKenna
MODULE 16: WEEDS AND WEED CONTROL With Peter Newman
MODULE 17: SPRAY TECHNOLOGY With Peter Newman
MODULE 18: SUMMER WEED CONTROL With Peter Newman
MODULE 19: KNOCKDOWN, PRE/POST-EM HERBICIDES With Peter Newman
MODULE 20: HERBICIDE RESISTANCE EXPLAINED With Peter Newman
MODULE 21: MANAGING RESISTANT WEEDS With Peter Newman
MODULE 22: INSECTS AND DISEASE With Hilary Wittwer
MODULE 23: CROP DISEASE ID With Hilary Wittwer
MODULE 24: FUNGICIDE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS With Hilary Wittwer
MODULE 25: INSECT ID With Hilary Wittwer
MODULE 26: INSECT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS With Hilary Wittwer
MODULE 27: HARVEST With Peter Newman
MODULE 28: TECH ADVANCEMENTS With Nick McKenna
MODULE 29: VARIABLE RATE TECHNOLOGY With Nick McKenna
The Agronomy of Farming –
Short Course
(Formerly known as ‘Introduction to Agronomy’)
About the Agronomy of Farming – Short Course
Developed by Planfarm’s blue-chip Agronomy team, the 12 module course ensures that students take a dive into the most critical aspects of this discipline and leave with a high level of both confidence and capability. Throughout your career in agriculture, you will be presented with a vast array of products, technology and advice that, without this course, you would have to taken as gospel. The Agronomy of Farming – Short Course allows you to understand the science behind what you are seeing in the field and be able to make informed and independent decisions that will get the best results for your farm business.
This course is great for recent university and ag school graduates looking to improve their understanding of the principles of agronomy.
Pricing: $880 inc GST
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