Module Poultry Farming As Enterprise

Introduction

Poultry development inevitably leads to market-oriented enterprises.
These enterprises aim to maximise income that can be achieved by technical and economical efficient production. Analysis of the achieved results is important in order to recognise where improvements can be made and whether or not certain investments will be feasible. A proper ‘business plan’ should be available. Health problems can seriously affect the profitability of the enterprise; so much attention
is paid for preventive health programmes. Efficient production in itself is no guarantee for success of an enterprise. There should be a certain number of potential consumers with enough purchasing power willing to buy the products (marketing plan).

For whom it is intended

Managers in the field of poultry production and
for extension officers, teachers and instructors on
poultry production.

Your final destination

As a result of the training the participant is able
to:
• Indicate vital factors of successful poultry
development;
• Make a production planning to meet a certain
market demand at farm and integration level;
• Calculate cost price, farm-income and profit;
• Analyse a poultry enterprise on technical and
economical performance;
• Make an investment planning for expansion
incl. plan for financing (develop a ‘business
plan’);
• Develop a strategy for marketing of the poultry
products (‘marketing plan’);
• Design and implement health control and bio
security in order to minimise risks at acceptable
costs and efforts.

Content of training/course

• Economic aspects of poultry farming, analysis
of production results, developing a business
plan;
• Marketing strategies and planning;
• Health control and disease prevention strategies,
leading to a bio security plan.

Methods:
• Class discussions and practical assignments;
• Farm visits and production performance analysis.

Preliminary training required

• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural
Science with a major in Animal Production, or
equivalent qualification from a recognised
institute;
• At least three years experience in poultry husbandry
or closely related subjects;
• Competence in the English language;
• Willingness to perform manual work during
the course and particularly during applied
management;
• Age preferably between 25 and 45 years.

Date, location and route description

From 26 November - 20 December 2012

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