apple tree pruning training
Gain expertise in professional apple tree pruning to elevate yields, fruit quality, and orchard safety. Master systematic cutting methods, hazard mitigation, and multi-season planning that prevent branch failures, optimise light exposure, and sustain high performance in mature orchards over the long term. Discover how precise pruning boosts productivity, reduces risks, and ensures consistent results season after season.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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 executing safe, effective cuts on both young and established apple trees. Participants will master techniques for controlling tree height, width, fruiting wood, and canopy light penetration, all while minimising risks like hazards, diseases, and branch breakages. Develop a comprehensive three-season pruning strategy to enhance yields, fruit size, colour, and sustained orchard productivity through informed, recorded decisions.
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Develop skills
- Make expert pruning cuts to shape mature apple tree canopies for optimal yield and safety.
- Control orchard risks through effective pruning hazard management, proper PPE usage, and safe tool handling.
- Assess orchard blocks by evaluating tree health, prioritising pruning needs, and creating detailed work plans.
- Develop a three-year pruning schedule to deliver consistent cuts and superior yields.
- Monitor canopy conditions, tracking light levels, fruiting spurs, and wounds to adjust pruning precisely.
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