Horticulture Short Course in Fruit Production - AgriworldSA
Horticulture Short Course in Fruit Production - AgriworldSA
Horticulture Short Course in Fruit Production - AgriworldSA
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<strong>Horticulture</strong> <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Fruit</strong> <strong>Production</strong><br />
10 & 11 August 23, 24 & 25 August 2010<br />
Wallenberg Research Centre @ STIAS, Marais Str, Stellenbosch University<br />
Presenter, Dr Nigel Cook, International Horticultural Consultant expla<strong>in</strong>s:<br />
“This 5-day short course is designed to provide an understand<strong>in</strong>g of the horticultural<br />
processes of tree growth and development. New <strong>in</strong> this year’s course is the focus on<br />
water use efficiency and soil health. Decid<strong>in</strong>g precisely when to pick fruit and the post<br />
harvest handl<strong>in</strong>g thereof is crucial and we have therefore <strong>in</strong>cluded a session presented<br />
by Mariana Jooste. Knowledge of production fundamentals comb<strong>in</strong>ed with practical<br />
guidance dur<strong>in</strong>g the field day will skill producers and practitioners <strong>in</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g high<br />
yield<strong>in</strong>g susta<strong>in</strong>able orchards”.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the first 2 days (10 & 11 August), growth and development and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g systems will be<br />
discussed. New to this course, is the session on root function aspects with emphasis on water<br />
use efficiency and soil health, scheduled for Monday, 23 August. The second half of the day<br />
is dedicated to fruit ripen<strong>in</strong>g, pick<strong>in</strong>g and handl<strong>in</strong>g presented by Mariana Jooste. Tuesday will<br />
focus on growth and development followed by the fieldday on Wednesday the 25 th . The<br />
course is concluded with a certificate presentation and clos<strong>in</strong>g lunch. (Program attached)<br />
The short course is aimed at production managers with some experience <strong>in</strong> fruit production.<br />
Presentations will be supported by horticultural notes compiled by Dr Cook & Ms Jooste as<br />
well as a handbook valued at more than R1600 per book :<br />
Fundamentals of Temperate Zone Tree <strong>Fruit</strong> <strong>Production</strong><br />
Edited by J. Tromp, AD Webster & SJ Wertheim<br />
Registration fees are R 6000 excl VAT and <strong>in</strong>clude a set of short course notes, the<br />
Handbook, lunch and refreshments and the field day. Interested participants are requested to<br />
register with payment by 31 July 2010. (Registration form and map to Centre attached).<br />
There are many guesthouses <strong>in</strong> the surround<strong>in</strong>g area and Retha Venter will gladly assist you<br />
with book<strong>in</strong>gs close to the venue.<br />
The CPA and presenters cannot be held responsible for damages result<strong>in</strong>g from application of <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
K A A P L A N D S E P O M O L O G I E S E V E R E N I G I N G<br />
C A P E P O M O L O G I C A L A S S O C I A T I O N<br />
Retha Venter , PO Box 5600, Helderberg, Somerset West, 7135<br />
Tel 021 855 4472 Fax 021 855 2722 E-mail reventer@netactive.co.za<br />
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10 August 2010: Growth and development – Dr. Nigel Cook<br />
08:00 Tea / Coffee<br />
08:10 Dormancy and branch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
11:00 Growth and bear<strong>in</strong>g habits<br />
13:00 LUNCH<br />
14:00 Rootstocks and <strong>in</strong>terstems<br />
15:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
16:00 Balanc<strong>in</strong>g vegetative and reproductive growth<br />
17:00 ADJOURNED<br />
11 August 2010: Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Systems – Dr. Nigel Cook<br />
08:00 Tea / Coffee<br />
08:10 Light <strong>in</strong>terception and distribution<br />
10:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
11:00 Prun<strong>in</strong>g<br />
13:00 LUNCH<br />
14:00 Apple and pear tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g systems<br />
15:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
16:00 Stone fruit tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g systems<br />
17:00 ADJOURNED<br />
23 August 2010: Root function – Dr. Nigel Cook<br />
08:00 Tea / Coffee<br />
08:10 Water use efficiency<br />
10:00 Tea / Coffee<br />
10:15 Soil health<br />
12:00 LUNCH<br />
23 August 2010: <strong>Fruit</strong> ripen<strong>in</strong>g, pick<strong>in</strong>g and handl<strong>in</strong>g - Mrs. Mariana Jooste<br />
13:00 <strong>Fruit</strong> ripen<strong>in</strong>g & Maturity Index<strong>in</strong>g<br />
14:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
14:45 Pick<strong>in</strong>g & Post harvest handl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
17:00 ADJOURNED<br />
24 August 2010: Growth and development – Dr. Nigel Cook<br />
08:00 Tea / Coffee<br />
08:10 Flower-bud formation and flower<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
11:00 Poll<strong>in</strong>ation and fruit set<br />
13:00 LUNCH<br />
14:00 <strong>Fruit</strong> growth and development<br />
15:30 Tea / Coffee<br />
16:00 Th<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g and fruit size<br />
25 August 2010: Field Day – Dr. Nigel Cook<br />
07:00 Field day: Details will be given dur<strong>in</strong>g the course.<br />
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<strong>Horticulture</strong> <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Course</strong> August 2010<br />
REGISTRATION FEE / REGISTRASIE FOOI<br />
R6000 VAT excluded / BTW uitgesluit<br />
Please return by 31 July 2010<br />
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Marais Street, Stellenbosch, 7600<br />
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