Key facts
Start date: 20 July 2026
Cost: $500 per person for the general public, $300 for Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association of New Zealand (HATA) members and Agribusiness in Schools members
Delivery mode: Online
Time commitment: 50 hours over 10 weeks
Overview
The growth and development of important agricultural plants in New Zealand, including grasses and legumes, in response to environmental and management factors.
Topics include:
- plant biology and anatomy
- plant life cycle
- light
- temperature
- functions of water
- plant interactions
- plant pests
- diseases and pathogens.
What you'll get
Successful participants will receive a Massey University Certificate of Completion in Plants in Agriculture and have this achievement and 5 credits added to their academic record at Massey.
Entry requirements
No prior experience or qualifications are required, though ideally, participants should have had some previous tertiary education.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to explain the principles of plant growth and development and describe the role of plant organs in vegetative and reproductive growth in agricultural plants.
Quality assurance
The School of Agriculture and Environment will oversee course content, and the school's Examination Committee will oversee assessment and grading.
Registration
There is a 2-step process to register for the course. First, register for this course and second, pay by credit or debit card.
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