Courses
FLRC staff support and contribute to both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by Massey University, including extramural courses. In addition, FLRC further encourages professional development by offering shortcourses tailored for the needs of the primary production sectors of the agricultural industry.
FLRC Short Courses:
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Sustainable Nutrient Management in New Zealand Agriculture
Developed in conjunction with the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Research Association, two courses are offered for the accreditation of advisors responsible for safe and effective nutrient management. The 'Intermediate' Course is offered in two options - Pastoral Agriculture and Orchard and Arable Production.
For all information on Sustainable Nutrient Management courses, Click Here.
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Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Mitigation
and Emissions Trading
Developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Research Association, this course aims to provide students with knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sequestration pathways in New Zealand’s farming systems.
For all information relating to this course, Click Here.
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Farm Dairy Effluent: System Design and Management
Developed in conjunction with Dairy NZ, a course is offered that is is relevant to industry practitioners, rural professionals, regulatory and governance personnel and scientists engaged in providing advice relating to the design, management and auditing of farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems.
For all information on the Farm Dairy Effluent course, Click Here.
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Other FLRC Short Courses
FLRC are currently developing other short courses in collaboration with the NZ agricultural and horticutural industry. These include:
- Overseer Training for Horticulture and Arable Growers
FLRC are experienced in developing and teaching a range of industry related short-courses and welcome any enquiry where staff may be able to meet your specific needs.
Staff from FruitFed Supplies Ltd at a contact course in March 2006
