apple tree pruning training
Gain expertise in professional apple tree pruning to elevate yields, enhance fruit quality, and ensure orchard safety. Master systematic cutting methods, hazard mitigation, and multi-season planning to prevent branch failures, optimise light access, and sustain high performance in mature orchards over the long term.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward, step-by-step guide to assess orchard blocks, establish pruning goals, and execute safe, effective cuts on both young and mature apple trees. You'll discover techniques to control tree height, width, fruiting branches, and canopy light exposure, all while minimising risks like accidents, diseases, and branch breakages. Develop a comprehensive three-season pruning strategy that enhances fruit yield, size, colour, and sustained orchard productivity through informed, recorded choices.
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Develop skills
- Master precise pruning cuts to shape mature apple tree canopies for optimal yield and safety.
- Implement orchard risk controls, including proper PPE usage and safe handling of pruning tools.
- Conduct thorough block assessments to evaluate tree health, prioritise pruning tasks, and create work plans.
- Develop a three-year pruning schedule to ensure consistent, higher fruit yields across seasons.
- Monitor canopy conditions by tracking light penetration, fruiting spurs, and wounds to adjust pruning effectively.
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