If you are already employed, or wish to be employed in the organic horticulture sector, study the New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4) (Crop Production or Livestock Production) to extend your knowledge and further your career.

 

The New Zealand Certificate in Organic Primary Production (Level 4) (Crop Production or Livestock Production) teaches students skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working with day-to-day operational management of an organic primary production operation.

 

You will learn about:

• Factors influencing the development of organic horticulture in New Zealand
• Biotic interactions within organic ecosystems, 
• Characteristics of successful organic primary production, and integrating organic principles in primary production, 

 

You will also need to select focus papers on production and operation records, soil and soil nutrient management, composting and crop or pasture protection.

 

This qualification is ideally suited to people who are experienced workers in the primary industry.