Practical and strategic education for leaders in agriculture
Business Management Programs
Rabobank has designed two leading programs to equip primary producers with the building blocks to take their businesses to the next level.
Develop skills to evolve your business
The Farm Managers Program and Executive Development Program offer an invaluable opportunity to learn from business professionals and network with leading farmers from across Australia and New Zealand.
The programs are designed to:
- Grow your business skills
- Strengthen your networks
- Improve your strategic management ability
Farm Managers Program
Are you an up-and-coming farmer ready to take over the family farm or manage a commercial farm?
Our Farm Managers Program will help you to hone your management skills. You’ll leave this week-long program with greater confidence in your leadership skills. You’ll also be equipped with the ability to influence business decisions, and build your own network of young, progressive and passionate farmers.
If you’re an up-and-coming farmer ready to take the next step, this program will help you do all this and more:
- Improve your communication and influencing skills to provide input on business decisions
- Improve your efficiency through time management
- Learn how to develop a business plan
- Understand the essentials of financial management and budgeting
Applications for the 2026 Farm Managers Program are now closed. If you are interested in participating in the 2027 Program, please complete the enquiry form or email Danny.Shepherd@rabobank.com.
“I didn't quite appreciate how much I took in from the EDP at the time, yet when I look back on what I learned and how I've been able to apply those learnings to our business in the years since, its value is enormous”
Alistair Harris
Dairy producer, Larpent, VIC
Executive Development Program
Are you an experienced business owner or senior manager?
Our Executive Development Program will help you build strategic planning capabilities and commercial management skills to explore options for business growth. You’ll leave the program inspired by farming and business experts, and with access to a new network of progressive farmers.
If you’re an experienced business owner who’s ready to future-proof your business, this program will help you do all this and more:
- Learn how to formulate and implement a long-term strategy to reach your business goals
- Study practical examples in business planning tailored specifically for the agribusiness industry
- Get the knowledge you need to apply effective economic rationale to goal setting and decision making
- Enjoy networking opportunities with industry peers
- Discover how your business can benefit from your improved business management skills
Applications for the 2026 Executive Development Program are now closed. If you are interested in participating in the 2027 Program, please complete the enquiry form or email Danny.Shepherd@rabobank.com.