Prospectus 2021 - Buhle Farmers' Academy
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Prospectus 2021
Admission Requirements
Access to land for farming (with proof)
Grade 9 school pass
Ability to speak, read and write English
Functional numeracy
Ability to do physical farm work
Commitment to farming
Commitment to full-time course attendance How to Apply
Successful interview with our selection panel. Enroll: www.buhle.org.za
To be considered:
Complete all relevant sections of the application form.
Pay a non-refundable fee of R120 per application.
Submit form with a copy of your ID and proof of payment.
Selected students will invited to a panel interview.
Registration
Successful applicants pay the course fee in full and are
then registered. Our courses are highly subsidised, so
no deferred payment is accepted. Information about
course fees can be obtained from:
applications@buhle.org.za | 063 287 2732 |
Our address: Plot IR 205, Delmas
Online Learning
Financial Management Course: Learn the
fundamentals of financial management and gain
business skills. The course incorporates Farm
Business Management, Business Plan
Development and the other skills required to
grow a successful farming business. Apply here:
https://learn.buhle.org.za/learn/
https://www.buhle.org.za/
Full-time Skills Course
Livestock Production
Provides new farmers with an excellent grounding in livestock
production. Includes modules in beef and dairy cattle, sheep and
goat production, pig production, artificial insemination and farm
SAQA Credits: 43 business management.
Duration of the course 2 ½ months.
11 January – 19 March 2021 | 12 July – 17 September 2021
Vegetable Production
The course equips trainees with the expertise and skills to set up
their own vegetable production business in the open field or under
hydroponics. It includes topics such as land preparation, planting,
fertilisation, disease and pest control, irrigation, harvesting and the
marketing of vegetables.
SAQA Credits: 49
Duration of course: 3 ½ months.
08 February – 09 April 2021 | 09 August – 08 October 2021
Poultry Production
The course equips trainees with the knowledge and ability to set
up their own poultry farming unit; broiler and layer production.
The content includes housing, feeding, disease control, brooding,
record keeping, processing and marketing of poultry products.
Duration of course: 2 months.
SAQA Credits: 39
22 March – 21 May 2021
20 September – 19 November 2021
Grain Crop Production
Module 1: Crop Planning & Land Preparation | 30 November -18 December 2020
Module 2: Crop Establishment & Management | 11 - 29 January 2021
Module 3: Financial Management & Business Plan Development | 22 March - 09 April 2021
Module 4: Harvesting & Crop Evaluation | 24 May -11 June 2021
SAQA Credits: 52
https://www.buhle.org.za/
Short Courses
Tractor Operation and Maintenance
This course teaches professional tractor operations. This includes
driving the tractor, optimal use of implements for land preparation
and maintenance of the tractor.
Dates: 12 - 16 April 2021 | 11 – 15 October 2021
Introduction to Layer House Management
This course serves to introduce the important aspects of
managing a layer hen unit. Topics include housing, bird
health, egg collection, record-keeping, and marketing.
Dates: 24 - 28 May 2021 | 26 -30 July 2021
Introduction to Broiler Production
This course teaches the essential aspects of broiler production,
including chick management, feeding programmes and biosecurity
measures.
Dates: 3-7 May 2021 | 02 -06 August 2021
Introduction to Piggery Management
This course introduces the basic aspects of managing a piggery
unit, including piggery biosecurity, breed choice, breeding and
reproduction, disease management, feeding and nutrition.
Dates: 28 June -02 July 2021 | 22-26 November 2021
https://www.buhle.org.za/
Short Courses
Hydroponics
This course introduces the basic principles of vegetable
production under hydroponics. This includes the different
Systems and Structures and Growth Medium that can be used in
a hydroponic system. The course delves into the suitable Crops
and Cultivars that flourish in this type of system. There is focus
on sustainabilty in Pest and Disease management, Fertigation,
Irrigation, Sanitation to ensure the highest qulaity crop
establishment and hygiene principles.
Dates: 05-09 July 2021 | 29 November - 03 December 2021
Seedling Production
This course teaches the essential of propagation of a
variety of vegetable and crop seedlings in a nursery
environment. Practical application in a vairety of growth
mediums, water management systems, together with
relevant biosecurity to ensure the correct evaluation of
seedling readiness for transplantation.
Dates: 12 - 16 July 2021 | 18 -22 October 2021
Introduction to Basic Vegetable Production
This introduction to vegetable production focuses on the
principles of vegetable production under irrigation. The basic
course presents the procedures of soil analysis and land
preparation, correct planting procedures which includes plant
spacing and the safe and correct use of chemicals for pest and
weed eradication. This practical course expands to
formulation of seedlings and harvesting methods.
Dates: 26 -30 April 2021 | 01 -05 November 2021
https://www.buhle.org.za/
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