Managing oilseed flax: knowing the basics

Acquire all the keys to successfully growing oilseed flax: planting, management, phytosanitary protection, fertilization and harvesting, thanks to a combination of theory and practical advice for immediate application.
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Managing oilseed flax: knowing the basics
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Thanks to its agronomic and environmental advantages, and the original properties of its oil, oilseed flax is a diversification crop suitable for winter or spring crops. This immersive one-day training course will enable you to master the basics of planting, plant physiology, managing crop accidents, protection and harvesting to optimize yield and quality.

The program includes

1 The advantages of oilseed flax:

  • Diversification crop with benefits for following crops

  • Moderate input requirements and specific seed markets

2 Growth dynamics and milestones

  • Understanding key stages to optimize management and yields

3.crop management :

  • Plot selection and rotation

  • Variety selection

  • Successful planting and sowing

  • Reasoned fertilization (zinc requirements, respect for the environment)

  • Pest and disease management: recognition and rational control

  • Weeding and weed control

  • Limiting lodging and rational use of regulators

  • Appropriate harvesting and combine settings

At the end of the course, participants will be able to :

  • Understand how oilseed flax yields are determined

  • Identify the species' strengths and weaknesses

  • Implement appropriate crop management: rotation, planting, choice of inputs

  • Diagnose the main crop accidents

  • Apply good harvesting practices

  • Recommend key cultivation techniques for successful oilseed flax production

Face-to-face format (1 day) :

  • Theoretical input in the classroom: illustrated presentations and discussions

  • Field observation, conditions permitting: visit to plots to illustrate practices.

Active methods: case studies, questions and answers, discussions

Evaluation: Questions and answers throughout the day, Quiz, Self-assessment before and after training, Individual satisfaction survey.

Theoretical support: Presentations, educational documents given to participants

Practical application in the field: Observation and analysis of plots of land

Exchange and discussion: feedback between participants and trainer

Questions and answers throughout the day, Quiz, Pre- and post-training self-assessment, Individual satisfaction survey

If you have any requests for adaptations to help you succeed in your course, please contact the disability referent:

Christel CARO

Tel: 01 30 79 95 09

Mail: c.caro@terresinovia.fr