Greenhouse Technical Management Course Details

1. Greenhouse Technical Management Course – Pune India

2. Brief summary of
Training & Objective
Bios of Trainers
Venue and
Logistics
Table of Contents
Who should
attend?
Program Details
Commercials for
Sponsorship
Course Topics
Overview

3. Objective of
Course
• To provide world class training in Greenhouse Management and Hydroponics
• To cover all aspect of Commercial Greenhouse set up
• Networking with Australian companies to identify prospects of bilateral business
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The course is specifically designed to develop technical and management skills of owners, staff and
managers of greenhouse and hydroponic growing systems to meet the challenges of producing high
quality and high value food for India. The course is suitable for all levels of expertise and experience
and also for those considering setting up a hydroponic greenhouse operation. It covers ALL aspects of
commercial greenhouse based hydroponic growing and attendees will gain a unique insight into the
latest developments and best practice currently being employed throughout the world. It is also highly
useful for commercial horticultural companies wishing to gain an insight into the rapidly expanding
Indian market of hydroponics.
The course includes practical system training, discussions, demonstrations and lectures supported by
written notes and other practical tools. The course will be conducted by two highly experienced
Australian industry presenters Graeme Smith and Rick Donnan
There will be also renowned agronomist from Indian Horticulture Industry to guide audience.
(n.b. The course will be delivered in English and a good level of understanding of English is advisable)

4. Program Details
• Understanding the principles of controlled production systems
• Using correct strategies and technologies to manage greenhouse climates and irrigation
• Understanding plant growing requirements and plant production techniques
• Developing new strategies for plant protection and integrated pest & disease management
• Understanding plant nutrition and fertigation programs
• Identifying the risks and opportunities of climate change
Topics Include:
• Media types & characteristics
• Nutrition & nutrient management
• EC & pH
• Environnemental management
• Greenhouse business and marketing plan
• Greenhouse design and layout
• Hydroponic production systems
• Plant structure & Plant Health
• Water quality and treatment
• Plant physiology
• Irrigation ‐ media management
• Market for such crops and strategy
5 Day Training Program

5. Curriculum Vitae of Graeme Smith – Lead Trainer of the Program
GRAEME SMITH
Hydroponic Farmers Federation Inc
- Foundation Secretary 1995 – 2000
- Committee member 2000 – 2015
- Appointed HFF Life Member 2015
Australian Hydroponic & Greenhouse
Association Inc
- Committee member 1995 – 1999
- National President 1999 – 2010
Protected Cropping Australia Ltd
- Chairman 2010 – 2012
- Director 2112 – 2015
- Appointed PCA Life Member 2015
Graeme Smith Consulting
 Company formed in 1998 to offer system and crop consultancy services to new
and existing growers across Australia.
 Company has delivered Greenhouse Technical Management training package
in commercial hydroponic crop production around Australia and International.
 Facilitated a 5-year plan for the development and delivery of a skills training
package for all industry growers across Australia.
 Developed and delivered national workshops to assist greenhouse growers to
convert to full nutrient recycling (closed) systems
 Company facilitates greenhouse study tours of Europe & North America,
encouraging growers to assess firsthand new and emerging technologies and
how to integrate into their existing systems.
 Performs detailed feasibility studies including climate and financial studies for
new and existing enterprises (inc ROI & EBIT)
 Graeme is a Certified Practicing Agriculturist (CPAg) and is an Accredited
Member of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
(AIAST).

6. Curriculum Vitae of Rick Donnan – Trainer of the Program
 Managing Director Growool Horticultural Systems P/L since 1986.
 Manager Growool processing factory 1983 – 2011.
 Chemical Engineer and Hydroponic consultant.
 Founding president (1988 - 1993) and life member Australian Hydroponic and
Greenhouse Association (now Protected Cropping Australia)
 President International Society for Soilless Culture (ISOSC) 1992 - 1999.
 Readers’ Inquiries columnist Practical Hydroponics & Greenhouses magazine since 1992.
 Presented over 30 different papers at national and international conferences, workshops.
 Australian Army Reserve 1958 – 1971, attaining rank of major – infantry company
commander.
 Shift chemist, then production superintendent CSR raw sugar mills, 1963 – 1976.
 R&D Group leader CSR Bradford Insulation, 1976 - 1983, including periods as relief
factory superintendent.
 Led the research to develop an Australian rockwool, Growool.
 Involved full-time with commercial hydroponics since 1981.

7. Curriculum Vitae of Dr Suresh Dhumal – Trainer of the Program
 Doctorate (Ph.D) in Soil Science and Biometeorology from the Utah State University, USA (1991),
 Authored scientific papers, scientific articles, book chapters, and scientific proceeding
 26 years of professional career, worked in Corporate, Private Limited Companies, and Government
Institutes in various capacities
 Served as Director of National Institute of Post Harvest Technology and Horticulture Training Center,
a first of its kind in Asia, established in collaboration with the Netherlands Government.
 Expertise encompasses research, training, management and execution of agriculture and controlled
environment agriculture and hydroponic projects with special emphasis on production efficiencies,
post-harvest technology, and domestic and export marketing of produce/products through
adoption of precision and sustainable farming techniques.
 Good leadership qualities and successful in all fronts throughout in educational, sports, and
professional careers.

8. Curriculum Vitae of Ajit Ingale – Trainer of the Program
Mr. Ajit Has more than 8 years of hands on experience about the greenhouse and
protected farming from the countries like Holland, Israel and India. He is involved in
the projects developed by global players in India and abroad. He is not only blessed
with an expertise in crop management but also the farm management and
greenhouse engineering. He conducted many customizations and trials while
modifying the advance techniques in protected cultivation for Indian farmers. He is
well known agronomist for the soil and soilless agriculture growing methods.
His major areas of expertise are,
• Nutrition management and fertilizer recipe development.
• IPM (Integrated Pest Management) in Grapes, Greenhouse Crops, Strawberries etc.
and agronomic guidelines.
• Export oriented farm development, management, operational trainings, protocol
development, farm record management.
• Irrigation systems, farm automation, customized fertigation solutions etc.

9. Curriculum Vitae of Uday Mathapati – Program Organizer
As a chief visionary for Delish Veggies, Uday believes that, increased awareness about nutritious food will drive the
demand for quality produce by many folds and technical innovation will be the key to achieve it.
Uday envisions Controlled Environment Farming as a healthier option because it prevents the produce from getting
mutilated/adulterated due to external pollutants/calamities and conserves natural resources by integrating technology
and available resources. He also aims to use alternative renewable energy sources for his produce in future.
Prior to getting into his passion for high technology urban farming, Uday has 16 years of corporate experience with India’s
Leading Companies such as Infosys, IDBI. His profile demanded traveling across different countries, exposing him to the
world of high technology farming in those countries. His interest in farming probed him to understand these models in
detail and bring it back home to improve our farm productivity and help Indian growers to join the high tech farming
movement.
He is Masters in Marketing Management and Bachelor in Production Engineering (University Rank holder) from Pune.
Uday is serving Delish Veggies as Chief Executive Officer. Armed with a course from Arizona
Agriculture University’s Controlled Environment Engg. Dept, USA, Uday has setup his first
hydroponic greenhouse in Pune in 2015. This is the high technology green house, employing
Controlled Environment Agriculture for producing high quality varieties of Salad greens.

10. Venue and Logistics
Location: Pune, India
Venue : Tarwade Clarkson Hotel, J.M. Road, Pune
Dates: June 4th to 8th 2018 (5 days)
Course cost: Rs. 50,000 excluding 18% GST for individual participant (Lunch, as well as
morning and afternoon tea will be provided throughout the course)
Corporate Participant will have different Fee structure.
To register your interest or for further information please contact the
course Coordinator, Uday Mathapati on +91 9130098714 or email:
udaymathapati@gmail.com or visit www.delishveggies.com
Delish can also help participant for hotel booking in Pune. For group booking and early
registration participants have discounts. This is limited seat training program.

11. Who should Attend this program?
Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Educators, Urban Planners, Greenhouse Engineers,
Company Trainees, International Representatives, Researchers, Growers, Horticulturists,
Urban Agriculturists, & Your Company of course!
The course is suitable for all levels of expertise and experience and also for those
considering setting up a hydroponic greenhouse operation. It covers ALL aspects of
commercial greenhouse based hydroponic growing and attendees will gain a unique
insight into the latest developments and best practice currently being employed
throughout the world. It is also highly useful for commercial horticultural companies and
Agriculture Universities wishing to gain an insight into the rapidly expanding Indian
market of hydroponics.

12. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

13. Course Topics Overview
Greenhouse Plant Physiology
Explores the way light, temperature and humidity interacts with horticultural crops and their connection to greenhouse plant physiology
& environmental management inc:
- light a plants eye view (UV, PAR, LUX, Global, Radiation Intensity, DLI & Sum)
- basic plant processes
- temperature & photosynthesis
- respiration
- plant transpiration principles
- mollier diagram (psychometric chart)
- relative humidity vs. humidity deficit
- plant development
Water Quality, EC & pH
participants will be able to assess water quality, characteristics of different treatment systems and their application, and understand the
principal factors involving EC & pH inc:
- hydroponic system requirements
- types of hydroponic systems
- factors influencing water demand
- osmosis and other root influences
- EC & pH change thru systems
- practical management
- raw water treatment systems
- water treatment options (RO, UV, UF, Chemical, etc)

14. Course Topics Overview
Greenhouse Environmental Management
participants will be able to understand the principal factors affecting environmental management principles, systems and their
management inc:
- outside conditions effects on inside conditions (temp, rH, wind, radiation, rain)
- grower’s tools to influence environment (heating, cooling, fans, screens, climate control systems, fogging, etc)
- ventilation principles
- practical grower examples (case studies)
- temperature integration
Plant Structure, Nutrition & Nutrient Management
participants will be able to assess plant structure, photosynthesis, nutrition, characteristics of different root-zone factors and their
application, and understand the principal factors involving Nutrient Management (including basic formula calculations) inc:
- functions of nutrient elements
- nutrient uptake principles
- plant disorder symptoms, deficiencies & toxicities
- nutrient management
- difference between root zone & input solutions
- interpretation of root zone nutrient analysis
- adjusting input solution based on drain analysis

15. Course Topics Overview
Irrigation, Media's Manager
Explores the impact irrigation strategies have on growing media and crop production (includes EC, pH, Water Content & Drain %) inc:
- irrigation strategies to match growing media
- irrigation strategies to match water uptake and drainage
- irrigation strategies to control root-zone Water Content & EC
- plant evaporation & transpiration
- practical calculations for irrigation capacity, required pump capacity, maximum number of irrigation valves
Media Types and their Characteristics
participants will be able to assess media types, characteristics, and their application, and understand the principal factors affecting their
selection inc:
- ideal media properties
- void space, porosity, aeration, CEC, pH, etc
- commercial hydroponic media types and their characteristics

16. Course Topics Overview
Crop Registration & Plant Balance, A Professional Approach To Growing
Explores the monitoring, recording & responding approach to good crop balance (includes ‘reading’ a crop and tools to change balance)
inc:
- managing plant balance
- crop assessment (evaluating a crop)
- crop steering (changing crop balance)
- crop reading (what a crop tells a grower)
- crop data collection and measurements
- plant vigour and balance chart
Common Greenhouse Pests, Diseases, & IPM
participants will be able to assess common pests and characteristics of different diseases, and understand the principal factors involving
Integrated Pest Management and how to implement bio-controls to control common greenhouse pests (i.e. spider mites, whitefly, thrips,
fungus gnats, aphid, russet mite, broad mite, caterpillars, etc, inc:
- integrated pest management program
- sources of plant pests & diseases
- crop hygiene - insect life cycles
- plant fungal, bacterial & virus conditions
- common physiological problems and their treatments

17. Course Topics Overview
CO2 Enrichment of Greenhouses
Explores the benefits, costs, geometry and equipment required to correctly enrich a greenhouse with carbon dioxide for maximum crop
growth & quality inc:
- CO2 enrichment principles
- influence of light & temperature on CO2 enrichment
- enrichment: technology options; targets & strategies; and modelling with ‘Tomsim’ (CO2 crop modelling software
Recirculation, how to Convert to a Closed System
Explores how to convert a media based free-drainage system to a closed recirculation system. Demonstrates how growers can easily
save 40% on water use, 60% on fertilizer use, maintain a balanced root-zone nutrition and become environmentally sound & responsible
inc:
- design principles for closed systems
- savings and costs estimates
- calculate annual water and fertiliser savings
- pre EC set-points calculations for various crops
- nutrition in closed systems
- comparing analysis with standard reference
- basis for corrective action
- sterilisation options costings
- sterilisation types (heat, UV, slow biological, Ozone and other chemical systems

18. Course Topics Overview
Greenhouse Crop Protection Principles
understand basic principles of crop spraying (calculate volume, speed and pressure) for high volume, low volume and ultra-low volume
systems and a suitable vertical & horizontal spray system for greenhouses crops inc:
- chemical crop protection options (Dripping, Spraying / Fogging / LVM, Dusting, Sulphur Evaporators, Traps (lamps, lights, glue,
pheromones)
- spray techniques and assessments
- calculate walking speed for vertical and horizontal spraying
- characteristics of a good greenhouse spray system
Implement a Hydroponic Maintenance Program
monitor plant health, monitor the Hydroponic environment, monitor the nutrient solution, perform routine maintenance checks,
maximising greenhouse efficiency and energy conservation inc:
- daily measurement schedule
- fertiliser measurement
- routine weekly, monthly & annual maintenance tasks
- preventative maintenance and frequency plan & log
- asset registers

19. Course Topics Overview
NFT Systems
explores best practice model for modern Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) systems
- fundamental principles and system types
- Gulley Profiles (length, width, slope, etc)
- control & dosing equipment
- water, EC, pH, nutrition, oxygen management
- disease management & sterilisation options
- NFT system design principles
Greenhouse Business Planning
covers basic requirements for development of a business plan for a new greenhouse or hydroponic enterprise
- Site selection (minimum characteristics, utilities, climate, etc)
- Marketing plan
- General system design
- General ROI study
- Quality assurance and OH&S
- Production plan
- IT requirements
- New greenhouse investment and technology considerations

20. Thank you !