Training on Advanced Agribusiness Program

Training on Advanced Agribusiness Program

About the Program

Agribusiness covers all of the areas of agricultural production. It is a line of business that focuses on the processing, warehousing, distribution, marketing and retailing of products used in farming. Agribusiness plays a great role in economy creating a large number of workplaces and increased production of agri-products.

This program emphasizes on the practical implications of agribusiness management. It provides practical training in farming, related technologies as well as agricultural business studies and reflects the roles of individuals working in a range of agribusinesses. The modules cover agribusiness sector and reflect the need for agribusiness-specific management expertise in planning and analysis, financial and human resource management altogether with an emphasis on sustainability.

Program Objectives

• Understand the nature of agribusiness products
• Gain knowledge regarding operations planning and management in agribusiness
• Appreciate macroeconomic forces affecting agribusiness development and their impacts
• Identify the means of handling agribusiness products to minimize post-harvest losses
• Gain knowledge on technological skills and Marketing tools applied in agriculture

Target Audience

• Managers and Supervisors in Agricultural Sector
• Individuals who are interested in Agribusiness
• Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
• Agribusiness professionals who wish to enhance their skills and competencies
• Any professional who has to work with Agribusiness

Training Period

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

Module 1

• Agricultural Economics; Theory, Policy Analysis, Impact and Trading
• Advanced Agriculture Methods
• Agribusiness Development Planning
• Practical Agriculture and Agri-food Knowledge
• Nature of Agribusiness Products
• Farm and Pest Management
• Water Management and efficient use

Module 2

• Accounting and Financial Strategy
• Operation Planning and Management in Agribusiness
• Agricultural Cooperatives, Credit; Financing
• Farm Income and Investment Analysis
• Post-Harvest Technology
• Food Safety  and Security

Module 3

• Agricultural Marketing
• Agribusiness Extension Techniques
• Macroeconomic Forces Affecting Agribusiness Development and their Impacts to Agribusiness

Module 4: Leadership Skills and Cooperative Communications

Module 5: Research, Development; Innovation of New Products

Module 6: Data Analysis in Agribusiness

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion