Fertiliser Spreading
Developed by QCONZ in collaboration with the New Zealand Fertiliser Council and Federated Farmers, this online course assists farmers when spreading their own fertiliser.
Fertiliser Spreading Online Training Course
The course teaches and verifies a number of important areas:
- Key methods to help minimise the environmental impacts when spreading fertiliser.
- Fertiliser application and how you can maximise farm productivity.
- Health & Safety requirements to ensure everyone is kept safe.
The course is made up of 6 online modules (details below). Once completed you will be issued with a certificate of completion.
Course costs $55 per person.
Easy sign up – pay on credit card and receive instructions on how to access and complete the course. Alternatively, contact QCONZ on 0800 726 695 to organise an invoice and arrange payment by internet banking.
Module 1 - Introduction
This module introduces the course and covers general fertiliser knowledge and health and safety requirements when spreading fertiliser.
Module 2 - Environmental Impact 1
This module covers the environmental impact of nitrogen fertiliser including nitrogen leaching, and what you can do to prevent this.
Module 3 - Environmental Impact 2
This module covers the transporting of fertiliser, pre-application checks and best practice spreading method.
Module 4 - Agronomy
This agronomy module covers the importance of balancing the application of fertiliser nutrients to match plant requirements and the importance of minimising the risk of nutrient losses.
Module 5 - Wash-down and Records
This module covers the fertiliser spreader wash-down procedure, what to do if you spill fertiliser and keeping records of fertiliser application.
Module 6 - Spreader calibration
This module covers fertiliser spreader calibration and the method used to record this.
