apple tree pruning training
Gain expertise in professional apple tree pruning to increase yields, improve fruit quality, and ensure orchard safety. The training covers detailed cutting methods, hazard management, and three-season planning to prevent branch failures, optimise light in the canopy, and maintain high productivity in mature orchards over multiple years. Ideal for growers seeking reliable, long-term results with confidence.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward, step-by-step guide to assessing orchard blocks, defining pruning goals, and making safe, effective cuts on both young and mature apple trees. You will master 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
- Make professional pruning cuts to shape mature apple tree canopies for better yields and safety.
- Control orchard risks through proper pruning practices, use of personal protective equipment, and safe tool handling.
- Assess orchard blocks by evaluating tree health, prioritising pruning tasks, and creating work plans.
- Develop a three-year pruning schedule for consistent cuts that deliver stable, higher fruit yields.
- Monitor canopy conditions by tracking light penetration, fruiting spurs, and pruning wounds to adjust intensity precisely.
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