How to grow Irish Potatoes and run a profitable farm!
Requirements
- No requirements needed, just an open mind.
Description
Irish potato is a crop that has gained much prominence in contemporary society. It has gained popularity from being used in various food recipes. As a result, many farming communities have developed growing and supplying potatoes to these markets to satisfy this demand.
At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of potato farming and be ready to grow or improve your farm!
What will you learn
- THE BASICS – Learn about proper growing regions, farm setup and seed selection.
- LAND PREPARATION – Understand proper land setup and soil management to ensure maximum growth.
- POTATO DEVELOPMENT STAGES – Learn about the various development stages (planting to harvest), crop care and proper management practices.
- ECONOMICS & MARKETS – Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market.
Lessons Include :
- Course Introduction & Outline
- Seed Selection x 2
- Site Selection & Soil
- Conservation Agriculture
- Land Preparation & Planting
- Germination Stage
- Starting Stage x 2
- Vegetative Stage
- Flowering Stage
- Maturity & Harvesting
- Market Options & Economics
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Who this course is for:
- If you are dreaming of having a potato farm but don’t know where to start.
- If you are a soon-to-be potato farmer who wants to get things done right the first time.
- If you are an existing potato farmer who wants to improve and make more money.