Module Economics, administration, financial and technical analysis

Introduction

Due to the increasing world population, urbanisation and changing dietary habits the demand for milk and milk products is increasing rapidly, particularly in developing countries. As a result many (developing) countries are stimulating the development of their dairy sector. Dairy development is however a complex issue. The correct recording, processing and analysing of information is often neglected at the farm level. Decision making based on inadequate or incomplete information will not lead to optimal technical and financial performance. This course provides dairy farm managers with the tools for proper farm recording and analysing techniques in order to make well-informed management decisions.

For whom it is intended

Middle level and managerial staff of large scale private, government owned, or co-operative dairy farms; staff of training institutes (dairy farm management); and staff of advisory services dealing with all management aspects of large scale dairy farms.

Your final destination

The objective of all commercial dairy farmers is to make a profit. The costs and quantities of inputs in combination with the technical results achieved and the output (milk) prices determine whether a dairy farm is commercially viable and therefore sustainable. To optimise the financial result a dairy farm manager has to be able to analyse the technical and financial results of his/her dairy farm. Based on this analysis the manager should be able to pinpoint weak spots in the enterprise and make plans to improve these weaknesses.

Content of training/course

Farm economics, (computerised) dairy farm administration systems, and systems for analysing and judging the technical and financial performance of dairy farms.

Methods:
All training is based on the concept of “learning by doing”. Because of this concept the group size is kept small, with a maximum of 8 participants. Each participant has the opportunity to study and practise different concepts and techniques for which ample time will be made available. The PTC+ teaching staff will discuss intensively with the students how to apply what they have learned in their own situation. This approach ensures that participants will obtain an impressive amount of knowledge and skills relevant to their own working situation. Course assignments in which participants analyse and compare their home situations with each other, in addition to excursions to dairy farms and dairy farm related institutions complete the course. The dairy farm of PTC+ Oenkerk is the main training tool for the participants.

Preliminary training required

• An agricultural education or training.


• Relevant experience.


• Competence in the English language.


• Willingness to do practicals in a working situation.

Duration of study, minimum number of participants and prices

The total course fees for the Module Economics, administration, financial and technical analysis are € 1,205.-
Fees exclude international travel expenses and out of pocket expenses.

Accomodation is available at PTC+. Our on-site hostel offers single rooms with kitchen facilities and a meal allowance of € 11.50/day. Total costs for accomodation € 721.-

It is also possible to combine this course with the training modules " Forage production, feeding and feeding systems" and "Herd improvement, health and fertility". The total course fee for the three modules combined will be € 3,325.-

Date, location and route description

From 11 through 22 October 2010.

For companies who want to train their personnel, customers or others it is also possible to organize this course on request. In that case we have the possibilities to adapt the programme to your special wishes.

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Oenkerk

Would you like to learn more about this training/course?

For more information regarding PTC+ contact us at:
PTC+
P.O. Box 64
3770 AB Barneveld
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)342 40 69 50
F +31 (0)342 40 69 69
E internationaloffice@ptcplus.com