INTRODUCTION

As one of the main sources of revenue in developing nations, agriculture has a significant impact on rural development, which in turn has a significant impact on economic development. It contributes significantly to the creation of jobs and the achievement of food security in any given country. The goal of this training program is to assist the participants in embracing agribusiness enterprise development to support economic growth, rural development, and function as a way of supporting their livelihoods.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The participant should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of agriculture enterprise growth by the end of the course.
• Learn about the diversification of the agribusiness.
• Develop your knowledge of how agribusiness growth contributes to rural development.
• Recognize the place of gender in the growth of agriculture enterprises.
• Develop your farm management planning skills
• Recognize how economic factors impact rural development and agriculture.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for a variety of agricultural experts, including extension agents, agricultural officials, and decision-makers who interact with local residents in governments, donor organizations, and nonprofits that support agricultural development programs.

COURSE CONTENT

Basic Concepts in Agribusiness

• What is agribusiness?
• Rural Sociology
• Entrepreneurship in farming
• Agribusiness development and rural development
• Agribusiness development and food security
• Factors hindering agribusiness development in rural areas

Agribusiness Enterprise Development

• Basic concepts in agro-entrepreneurship
• Production resources
• Nature of agribusiness products
• Risks and risk management in agriculture
• Agricultural marketing and management
• Value addition of agricultural products
• Cooperatives and their role in agribusiness development

Farm Management Plan

• Strategic plan
• Business plans
• Viability analysis
• Management strategies plan
• Natural resources plan

Agribusiness Diversification

• What is agribusiness diversification?
• Drivers of diversification
• Types of diversification
• Opportunities for diversification
• Non-farm diversification

Cross-cutting issues in Agribusiness Enterprise Development

• Economic forces effect on agribusiness development
• Economic importance of agriculture and sustainable development
• Gender and marginalized groups role in agribusiness rural development
• Role of technology in agribusiness and rural development
• Role of government in agribusiness enterprise development
• Agribusiness incubation and innovation

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org