Agri-Business, Enterprise Development, and Market Linkage Course

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of agri-business management and enterprise development.
• Learn how to identify and evaluate market opportunities in the agricultural sector.
• Acquire skills to develop sustainable business models for agri-based enterprises.
• Understand value chain analysis and its application in enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability.
• Gain insights into building effective market linkages and leveraging technology for market access.
• Learn financial planning, budgeting, and risk management in agri-business operations.
• Understand the role of innovation and digital tools in modern agri-business.

Course Content

Introduction to Agri-Business and Enterprise Development

• Overview of agri-business and its role in the economy.
• Characteristics of successful agri-business enterprises.
• Identifying opportunities and challenges in the agricultural sector.

Business Planning and Enterprise Development

• Developing business plans for agri-based enterprises.
• Strategies for scaling agri-businesses.
• Case studies of successful agricultural enterprises.

Financial Management in Agri-Business

• Budgeting and financial planning for agricultural ventures.
• Accessing funding and investment opportunities for agri-business.
• Managing financial risks in agricultural operations.

Value Chain Development and Management

• Understanding agricultural value chains.
• Tools and techniques for value chain analysis.
• Enhancing productivity and efficiency across the value chain.

Market Linkages and Access

• Building market linkages for agricultural products.
• Understanding demand and supply dynamics in agricultural markets.
• The role of cooperatives and producer organizations in market access.

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Jan,                         2025    

2ND BATCH: 13th – 16th May,                     2025

3RD BATCH: 26th – 29th Aug,                      2025