{"id":88521,"date":"2022-12-19T15:03:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ageon.it\/?page_id=88521"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:07:13","slug":"sitif_greenhouse_manager_course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ageon.it\/en\/sitif_greenhouse_manager_course\/","title":{"rendered":"SITIF &#8211; Greenhouse Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;92777&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;387261&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_horizontal=&#8221;left&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;giustificato&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;120679&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>GREENHOUSE MANAGER &#8211; ONLINE COURSE<\/h2>\n<p>This training program is an educational pathway through which <b>SITIF (<em>International School for Growers<\/em>)<\/b>\u00a0aims to train professionals specialized in this sector \u2013 specifically <b>Hydroponic and Soilless Greenhouse Managers<\/b> \u2013 by providing all the necessary information to make this a successful career choice. The big news this year is the addition of new topics, leading to the course being divided into <b>two levels<\/b>. Both levels are broken down into specific modules that cover fundamental subjects for the hydroponic and soilless cultivation sector.<\/p>\n<p>This program is aimed at <b>all agriculture professionals<\/b> (business owners, technicians, growers, consultants, farm managers) interested in <b>optimizing production parameters<\/b>, with a specific focus on greenhouses and soilless systems typical of the Mediterranean basin. The intention is to impart not only <b>theoretical knowledge<\/b> but, more importantly, <b>practical skills<\/b>, leveraging Ageon&#8217;s over thirty years of experience in this field.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion history=&#8221;yes&#8221; title=&#8221;FIRST LEVEL &#8211; main topics&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Module 05: Substrates and hydroponic systems&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1671462067640-2-5&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;397367&#8243;]This teaching module aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for efficient <b>management of nutrient solutions<\/b> used in <b>soilless cultivation<\/b>. Specifically, it will focus on interpreting <b>chemical laboratory analyses of drainage and\/or slab extracts<\/b>, as well as delving into different approaches for defining and calculating the most appropriate <b>nutrient solution<\/b> for various needs and types of soilless crops.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Module 07: Irrigation management&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1671462070075-3-2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;749686&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This module will delve into the fundamental principles and strategies behind <b>irrigation techniques<\/b> for <b>soilless cultivation<\/b>. Starting with an analysis of water behavior in substrates, we&#8217;ll explore the interaction between the <b>nutrient solution<\/b> and roots, ultimately defining the criteria for setting up an irrigation strategy. Various case studies will also be presented and examined. Through this module, you&#8217;ll learn to manage irrigation efficiently, <b>optimizing water usage<\/b> and <b>maximizing crop yield<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Module 08: Climate Management&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1671462070771-4-0&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;975821&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This module provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of <b>climate control<\/b> in <b>soilless cultivation<\/b>. Specifically, it will focus on the crucial role of climate in <b>plant growth and productivity<\/b>. Through this module, students will gain the necessary skills to effectively <b>monitor and control the climate<\/b>, ensuring high-quality yields. Finally, several case studies will be presented to serve as a starting point for developing a precise <b>climate strategy<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Module 15: Hygiene measures and pathogens prevention&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1644784583361-2-4&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180097&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This teaching module focuses on the importance of <b>hygiene practices<\/b> for the health of <b>soilless crops<\/b>. We&#8217;ll present real-world case studies to underscore the significance of an adequate <b>preventive strategy<\/b>. Additionally, we&#8217;ll analyze the most critical points to address regarding hygiene and prevention within environments dedicated to soilless cultivation. 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Finally, the module will present several practical, real-world case studies related to crop nutritional management.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_accordion history=&#8221;yes&#8221; title=&#8221;SECOND LEVEL &#8211; main topics&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Module 10: Analyses and nutrient solution calculation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1671462067640-2-5&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;146800&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This teaching module aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for efficient <b>management of nutrient solutions<\/b> used in <b>soilless cultivation<\/b>. 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