CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1 YEAR)

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CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1 YEAR)

📚 Syllabus Structure (1 Year)

1. Introduction to Agriculture and Agribusiness

  • Role and importance of agriculture in India
  • Concept of agribusiness and its components
  • Structure of agri-enterprises and cooperatives

2. Basics of Agricultural Economics

  • Principles of supply, demand, and pricing in agriculture
  • Factors of production: land, labor, capital, and organization
  • Basic farm management concepts

3. Agricultural Marketing and Trade

  • Types of agricultural markets
  • Marketing channels and intermediaries
  • Basics of pricing, promotion, and transportation of produce

4. Farm Business and Record Keeping

  • Types of farm businesses (smallholder, cooperative, private)
  • Record maintenance: input/output registers, inventory
  • Farm budgeting and simple profit-loss analysis

5. Introduction to Agri-Finance and Credit

  • Need for credit in agriculture
  • Types of agricultural loans
  • Role of banks, cooperatives, and NABARD

6. Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

  • Opportunities in agri-startups
  • Basics of business planning
  • Government schemes for agri-entrepreneurs (overview)

7. Communication and Extension in Agribusiness

  • Importance of communication in rural areas
  • Role of agricultural extension services
  • Methods of farmer education and training

8. Practical Training / Field Visit

  • Visit to markets, agri-business firms, or cooperatives
  • Simple marketing survey or farm business case study
  • Hands-on training in farm bookkeeping or produce handling

 

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