Farming

Course Information

FARMING COURSE INFORMATION

Farming
Course Information

RecruitAgri Online Curriculum – Covering various topics are completed once a month, followed by a practical assessment.
Management courses and skills training are covered during their time at RecruitAgri.

10 Month Program

10 months practical work experience from February to end of November.

2 monthly rotations onto a different farm.

Grower Partner pays R5500 toward stipend and offers accommodation.

Benefits – 5 rotations of graduates on your farm, excellent opportunity to interview the graduate.

Calendar Dates:

January – Induction (10 Days)

October – Interview Day

November – Graduation

Online

LECTURES/ASSEssMENTS

  • Macadamia and Avocado Growing
  • Macadamia and Avocado Harvesting
  • Soil Types, Plant Nutrition & Soil Management
  • Fertilizers and Irrigation
  • Pruning
  • Human Resources
  • Scouting & Disease Identification
  • Global GAP
  • Bee Pollination
  • Farm Establishment Project involving Budgets & Finance
  • Legal Aspects of Farming and Environmental Legislation

In person
Skills Training

  • Tractor Driver Training
  • Quad & Motorbike Training
  • Basic Health & Safety
  • Basic Food Safety
  • Herbicide Application
  • Leadership & Management
  • Managing Disciplines
  • Driver Competence Test
  • PPECB Lecture

E-Learning Leadership Course

  • Change Management
  • Time Management
  • Coaching
  • Stress Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Negotiations