Agronomy II (Grains) Online Course
100% Online Study
1-on-1 Tutor Support
Any Device, Any Time
Self Paced Study
Learn to successfully grow cereals, pulses and pseudo grains!
You will learn the five factors needed to grow grains profitably in this course and more:
- Good quality seed, with high germination rate
- Protect seeds against pests and disease
- Prepare seedbed well
- Adequate nutrition in soil
- Timely sowing – temperature, moisture and climatic conditions suitable
What you will do:
- Classify important existing and emerging grains or cereals grown around the world and explain the production systems both large and small scale, used for growing, harvesting and storing grains in different countries.
- Describe important farm structures, equipment, vehicles, supplies and natural resources required for successful production of cereal/grain crops
- Describe and compare the properties and production systems of the major ‘cool season’ cereals, namely: wheat, triticale, spelt, barley, oats and rye.
- Describe and compare the properties and production systems of the major ‘warm season’ cereals, namely: maize, sorghum and millet
- Describe the four main broad habitats where rice is grown and explain the variety of production systems used within these different habitats.
- Explain and compare the production systems and uses of important cool and warm season pulse crops grown around the world.
- Describe production of ‘non-grasses’ that are existing or emerging as important ‘cereals’, such as chia, quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat.
- Explain post harvest storage and processing methods used for cereals for human consumption and examine the various sales procedures used.
- Describe the production of important warm and cool season grasses used for forage and stock feed
- Describe the storage, processing and sale of cereals used for livestock and demonstrate the calculation of some sample stock rations
Detailed Course Outline
There are 9 Lessons in this course:
1. Introduction to Grains
-
- Production of Crops in Different Climates and Ecological Zones
- Climate
- Soil
- Aspect and Altitude
- Crop Growing Periods and Growing Degree Days.
- Cropping Season as Affected by Moisture Availability
- World Cropping
- Cereal Crop Growth Stages
- Jointing Stage
- Booting Stage
- Grain Fill Stage
- Zadok Scale
- Grain Types
- Wheat
- Barley
- Sorghum
- Oats
- Rice
- Corn
- Canola
- Pulses
- Production Systems
- Crop Rotation
- Cover Crops
- Crop Islands
- Production of Crops in Different Climates and Ecological Zones
2. Cereal/Grain Infrastructure and Machinery Requirements
-
- Equipment Requirements
- Choosing A Tractor and Accessories
- Equipment and Tools Used in Different Crop Production Operations
- Tillage
- Seed
- Certified and Saved Seed
- Seed Production
- Planting
- Other Crop Production Operations
- Irrigation Equipment
- Crop Lodging
- Harvest
- Cereal Harvesting Equipment
- Threshers/Combined Harvester Thresher
- Cleaning
- Grain Storage
- Silos
- Silo Bags
- Bunkers
- Insect Pest Control in Grain Storage
- Equipment Requirements
3. Wheat, Triticale, Spelt, Barley, Oats, Rye
-
- Wheat and Spelt
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Crop Health
- Crown Rot
- Stripe Rust
- Leaf Rust
- Stem Rust
- Yellow Leaf Spot
- Nematodes
- Harvest and Uses
- Tritosecale
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Harvest and Uses
- Cultivars
- Oats
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest and Uses
- Barley
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Aluminium And Boron Toxicity
- Crop Health
- Crown Rot
- Net Blotch
- Spot Blotch
- Powdery Mildew
- Harvest and Uses.
- Rye
- Winter and Spring Rye
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest and Uses
- Wheat and Spelt
4. Maize, Sorghum, Millet
-
- Maize
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorous
- Potassium
- Sulphur
- Iron
- Crop Health
- Boil Smut (Ustilago Maydis)
- Rust (Puccinia Sorghi)
- Stalk and Cob Rots
- Harvest and Uses
- Sorghum
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Ergot (Claviceps Africana)
- Insect Pests
- Heliothis
- Sorghum Midge
- Harvest and Uses
- Millet
- Cultivars
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Grey Leaf Spot
- Charcoal Rot
- Pests
- Harvest and Uses
- Maize
5. Rice
-
- Rice (Oryza Spp.)
- Cultivars
- Commonly Cultivated Varieties of Rice
- Grain Type – Colour: Brown Vs White
- Different Varieties for Eating
- Cultivation
- Environmental Overview
- Altitude
- Water
- Irrigating Rice
- Rainfed – Terrace Systems.
- Crop Health and Diseases
- Bacterial Blight
- Bacterial Leaf Streak
- Blast, Leaf and Collar
- Red Stripe
- Harvest
- Ratooning
- Rice-Wheat Systems
- Rice (Oryza Spp.)
6. Pulse Crops
-
- Soybeans
- Crop Health
- Pidgeon Peas (Congo Beans)
- Appearance
- Cultivars
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Lima Beans
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Cowpeas
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Mung Beans
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Chick Peas
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Lentils
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Faba Beans
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Field Peas (Green Peas)
- Growing Conditions
- Propagation
- Soil
- Fertility
- Crop Health
- Soybeans
7. Pseudo Cereals
-
- Chia
- Quinoa
- Appearance
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Amaranth
- Appearance
- Cultivars
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
- Buckwheat
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Sesame Seed
- Cultivars
- Cultivation
- Soil and Fertility
- Crop Health
- Harvest
8. Processing Grains for Human Consumption
-
- Post-Harvest Processing
- Drying
- Morphologically Determining Moisture Content
- Portable Moisture Meters
- Simple Drying Test to Determine Moisture
- Laboratory Testing
- Types of Drying
- Natural Drying
- Heat-Drying (Hot Air Drying)
- When Is It Dry?
- Storage
- Aerating and Cooling
- Moisture Content in Stored Grain
- Treatment During Storage
- Mechanical Treatments
- Grain Processing for Consumption
- Hulling
- Wheat Processing
- Cleaning and Scouring
- Tempering
- Grinding/Milling of Wheat
- Bleaching the Flour
- Blending and Final Production of Flours
- Extraction Rate
- Processing Maize (Corn)
- Corn Refining
- Processing Rice
- Processing Oats
- Processing Pseudo grains
- Quinoa and Amaranth
- Fortifying Foods
- Post-Harvest Processing
9. Grains for Livestock Consumption
-
- Differences Between Crops for Human Consumption and Those for Animal Consumption
- C3 And C4 Grasses – C3 Plants – C4 Plants – Legume Forage – Mixed Grass and Legume Forages
- Nutrient-Dense Forages and Forage Quality
- Forage Maturity and Nutritional Value
- Forage Quality
- Palatability and Taste
- Intake
- Digestibility
- Nutrient Density
- Anti-Nutritional Factors
- Livestock Performance and Growth
- Specific Forage, Feed and Grass Types
- Feeding and Ration Calculations
Enrol Now
Select your payment plan below. Complete checkout and we will then process your enrolment.Course Info
Additional information
| Duration | |
|---|---|
| Exam | |
| Qualification | |
| Tutor Support |
Course Details
Additional information
| Duration | |
|---|---|
| Exam | |
| Qualification | |
| Tutor Support |
Flexibility You Need
We understand what you need. We offer flexible payment terms, flexible study options while giving you the structure to succeed.
1-on-1 Support
Our tutors are the best, handpicked not only for their expertise but for their passion to share and help others learn and grow.
Easy Study Schedule
Our courses are self paced. You set your own study schedule to fit around your life. Study from home on any device, at anytime!
F.A.Q's
-
Can I Study from Home?
Yes! Our courses are designed specifically for that. You can study our courses from nearly anywhere in Australia or even globally. You will need an internet connection and a connected device. -
Help! I'm Not A Digital Native!
Don't Panic! It's ok, many of our students left school a long time ago, and many others are still new to online learning. We will help you each step along the way from enrolment, course access, completing your first module, getting your feedback and contacting your support tutor. We understand that it might not feel familiar to you, but we're here to help. -
Can I take a Study Break?
Study with us is self-paced so that should generally be fine. But if you’ll be taking a few months off, it is best to contact Student Services so we can put your account on hold. We allow a one-time course suspension (free of charge) of up to 6 months, depending on the student’s course end date. -
Are there Start Dates?
We accept enrolments all year round, thus our motto “Anytime, Anywhere”. Students can start their course upon enrolment or put it off at a later date. However, please do note that the courses have set end dates. If you’re starting at a later date, please let us know. -
Can I have a Payment Plan?
Yes, please scroll down to the bottom of the page for all of our payment options. - Is the Course Self Paced?Yes this course is self paced. Work at your speed through the material. We have found students do best when submitting only one assignment at a time and waiting for feedback before submitting the next. We allow 24 months duration within which you may finish the course within your own timeframe.
Weekly Payment Plan
Custom Plan-
Affordable
-
Pay over 12 Months
-
Pick your own start date
Pay Upfront & Save
Save and pay upfront using your Credit Card or PayPal-
Best value
-
Single payment
-
Pay by Credit Card or PayPal
Monthly Payment
Enjoy flexible payments via Credit Card or Paypal-
Flexible payment plan
-
4 easy payments
-
Interest free
Our Promise To You
There are a lot of options for online learning, and we’re glad that you’ve decided to look into Careerline. We want to be your go-to learning spot, so we’ll make you these promises:
You’re never just a number. You’re a student with goals and challenges and we want to help you in any way we can.
Your goals matter. Whether you’re just starting a new hobby or trying to transform your career, your goal is important and it’s worth your time and our devoted attention.
When you reach out, we respond. You’re wondering right now, “Will they take my money and disappear?” When you join, you are part of the family. Need something? Just contact us and we’ll get right back to you. Have questions, concerns, or feedback about your learning? We love talking about learning, and we love talking to our customers, so we can’t wait for you to get in touch.
7 Day Refund if you are not satisfied. If you are not satisfied with our service or content we will happily refund your money. Terms & Conditions do apply.
Our Courses
First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical! You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.
All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.
This sets our students up for success.
- 100% Online
- Practical
- Certificate issued on completion
- 1-on-1 tutor support
- Flexible payment options
- Self paced study
Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video. Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important! Our courses will help you do all that.
We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise. But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.
Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.
First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical! You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.
All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.
This sets our students up for success.
- 100% Online
- Practical
- Certificate issued on completion
- 1-on-1 tutor support
- Flexible payment options
- Self paced study
Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video. Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important! Our courses will help you do all that.
We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise. But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.
Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.
