Grassland Pesticide Training

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to develop grassland weed control strategies.

Bookings for the 2021 courses are now closed

Teagasc is running a series of professional Grassland Pesticide training courses beginning in August 2021. These courses will be delivered using a combination of face to face and online teaching methods. On successful completion of this course participants will be registered with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine as approved Pesticide Advisors (Grassland) and can provide advice on grassland pesticides. As places on the course are limited, early booking is advisable.

The first contact day will be via Zoom.

Course 1: 23 August | Clonakility Agricultural College
Course 2: 30 August | Mountbellew Agricultural College and
Course 3: 6 September | Ballyhaise Agricultural College

Who is it for?

It is a legal requirement under the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) that only trained professionals are permitted to provide pesticide advice to farmers. This course has been designed for anyone providing advice to grassland farmers and ensures compliance with the SUD Directive. e.g. Company representatives, farm advisers, agricultural merchants etc.

Grassland Pesticide Training Brochure 2021

Specific educational objectives

Appraise the biology and control of weeds, pests and disease of grassland
Appraise integrated pest management, pesticide use and efficiency
Support farmers preparing for the sprayer test
Devise integrated pest management practices for grassland
Advise on best practice for integrated pest management in grassland
Appraise legislation relating to pesticide use

Course Delivery

Each course begins with a Zoom meeting and includes 2 days lectures/practical sessions (face to face meetings at a later date in the selected College) and is supported by online content and mentoring by a senior advisor. Each participant must be mentored by a senior advisor through the course (Grassland Pesticide Mentor). The course requires participant study in the lead up to each practical day. Continuous assessment on-line will feature each week with exams on both workshop days.

Eligibility

Level 5 in an agricultural course or handling and distribution of pesticides course; or
Level 6 (appropriate qualification) and suitable level of experience (preferably 5 years or more in the industry)

Supporting documentation will be required.

Course fee

ConnectEd Members: €270
Non-Members: €300

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Cancellation

Cancellations up to three weeks prior to the course commencing will be given a full refund. Thereafter, no refunds will be made.