Agricultural Finance Management

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of agricultural finance and its role in agricultural development.
• Explore financial planning and budgeting techniques for agricultural enterprises.
• Learn about financial risk management in agriculture.
• Develop skills in evaluating financial performance and investment opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Introduction to Agricultural Finance
• Definition and scope of agricultural finance
• Importance of financial management in agriculture
• Key stakeholders in agricultural finance
• Types of financial institutions and services for agriculture
Financial Planning and Budgeting in Agriculture
• Steps in financial planning for agricultural enterprises
• Developing operational and capital budgets
• Cash flow management for farmers and agribusinesses
• Costing and pricing of agricultural products
Financial Risk Management in Agriculture
• Identifying and managing financial risks in agriculture
• Risk assessment techniques and tools
• Use of insurance and hedging in agricultural finance
• Managing price volatility and market risks
Evaluating Financial Performance and Investment in Agriculture
• Key financial ratios for agricultural enterprises
• Techniques for evaluating agricultural investments
• Understanding profitability and sustainability in agribusinesses
• Financing options and investment opportunities in agriculture

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 29th July – 1st Aug, 2025
3RD BATCH: 2nd – 5th Dec, 2025