Agriculture

Study for an exciting career in agriculture in a wide range of certificate and diploma programmes in New Zealand’s premium agriculture region. There are new programmes under development, contact us if you don't find what you want.

Free Agriculture Short Courses

Beginners Shearing Course

Advanced Shearing Course

Dairy Course

Wool Handling Training Course

Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (WTR) Endorsement Course

Farm Chainsaw Course

Farm Vehicle Familiarisation

I’m keen - what’s next?

Send us your registration of interest to enquiry@ucol.ac.nz or by phoning 0800 GO UCOL (0800468265).

 

Facilities

Ōtātara and EIT | Te Pūkenga Training Farm

Students establish basic skills in fencing, agri-vehicles and stock handling on this farm due to it being located right on campus. The farm encompasses a woolshed and yards enabling students to develop their stock handling and animal health knowledge. Ōtātara farm is adjacent to this and provides extra land for breeding ewes with the offspring farmed for sale.

ADB Williams Trust

ADB Williams Trust is a 1321ha effective operation with the main farm located at Otope 12km south east of Dannevirke. It is supported by a 381ha effective summer-safe block located at Coonoor 30-minues southeast of Otope. The Trust has a mandate to support charitable purposes and in particular training and education for people in agriculture. 

Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss your study options. You can meet with our staff in person at our Hawke’s Bay or Tairāwhiti campuses, or simply give us a call on 0800 22 55 348. And, you’re most welcome to visit EIT | Te Pūkenga to view our facilities at any time.