Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market Administration

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept and components of agricultural value chains.
• Identify opportunities and challenges in value chain development for sustainable agriculture.
• Analyze and map agricultural value chains to identify critical points for intervention.
• Apply strategies to enhance value chain efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Explore market dynamics and design effective market administration practices.
• Leverage technology, innovation, and partnerships to optimize agricultural value chains.
• Develop policies and frameworks to support value chain development and market systems.

Course Content:

Introduction to Agricultural Value Chains

• Definition and importance of value chain development in agriculture.
• Key components and actors in agricultural value chains.
• The role of value chains in food security and economic growth.

Value Chain Analysis and Mapping

• Steps for analyzing agricultural value chains.
• Identifying constraints and opportunities in value chains.
• Case studies on successful value chain interventions.

Enhancing Value Chain Efficiency

• Strategies for improving production, processing, and distribution.
• Quality standards, certifications, and compliance.
• Addressing bottlenecks in the value chain.

Market Administration and Linkages

• Understanding market dynamics and consumer demand.
• Developing effective market linkages and networks.
• Pricing strategies, market entry, and competition management.

DATE:

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

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

3RD BATCH: 21st – 24th Jan,                        2025