Overview

This programme equips participants with essential skills to establish and manage profitable agribusiness ventures, with a strong focus on farm management. Effective farm management is critical to success in agribusiness, as research has shown that lack of knowledge in this area can lead to poor performance and reduced profitability.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Learn to develop agribusiness models for different markets
• Understand financial management and funding opportunities
• Explore innovative marketing strategies for agricultural products
• Develop essential farm management skills, including:
• Crop and livestock management
• Farm operations and logistics
• Risk management and mitigation strategies

Curriculum

1. Introduction to Agribusiness Management

2. Financial Planning and Investment in Agribusiness

3. Sustainable Supply Chain Management

4. Marketing and Branding in Agri-Entrepreneurship

5. Farm Management Essentials

6. Case Studies of Successful Agribusiness Ventures

Pedagogy

• Business simulations and case studies
• Expert-led workshops and industry mentorship
• Group projects on innovative agribusiness solutions

Target Audience

• Aspiring agripreneurs and business owners
• Investors and stakeholders in agribusiness
• Development agencies supporting agriculture-based SMEs
• Farm managers and agricultural professionals seeking to improve their business skills