Sunflower: Diagnosing climatic accidents

Description

Climatic events regularly have an impact on sunflower yields. For insurers and field technicians alike, it is essential to distinguish precisely between weather-related damage and that caused by other factors (diseases, pests, deficiencies, phytotoxicities). This training course will give you the keys to accurately observe, analyze and diagnose sunflower claims, in order to inform your decisions and avoid misinterpretations.

The program includes

• Elements of physiology: key stages of the crop

• Sensitive points in crop management

• Main crop accidents: Weather-related accidents, Pest damage, Disease damage, Nutritional deficiencies, Herbicide-related phytotoxicities, Other accidents

Objectifs de la formation

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

• Understand the key elements of sunflower physiology influencing crop management and yield formation.
• Identify sensitive points in sunflower cultivation, from emergence to harvest, in relation to growing conditions.
• Diagnose the main climatic accidents that can affect sunflowers: hail, wind, heat stroke, storms, etc.
• Recognize other accidents that can affect sunflower crops: pests, diseases, deficiencies, etc.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face format:

• Classroom theory : Technical inputs, case studies, interactive discussions.

• Field practice : Diagnosis of plots, observation of climatic accidents (subject to favorable conditions), collective analysis of situations encountered.

Active methods: Presentations, discussions, questions and answers, role-playing, analysis of real-life cases.

Evaluation: Quiz, questions and answers, self-assessment at start and end of training, individual satisfaction survey, self-assessment.

Teaching resources

Theoretical support: Lectures, presentations, written material given to participants.

Observation tools: Diagnostic grids and damage recognition sheets.

Plot visits: Analysis of accidents under real conditions (climate, phytotoxicity, diseases, etc.) if present.

Practical exchanges: Feedback and discussions between participants and trainer to enhance diagnosis.

Assessment methods

Quiz, Q&A, self-assessment at start and end of training, individual satisfaction survey, self-positioning.

Accessibility information

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