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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.

The programs are designed to:

  • Grow your business skills
  • Strengthen your networks
  • Improve your strategic management ability
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Develop skills to evolve your business

The two programs offer an invaluable opportunity to learn from business professionals and network with leading farmers from across Australia and New Zealand.

The two programs are Executive Development Program and Farm Managers Program.

“I didn't quite appreciate how much I took in from the EDP at the time, yet when I look bck 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

Executive Development Program Dates:

Module One: Sunday 24 - Friday 29 August 2025, Sydney Australia

Module Two: Sunday 19 - Friday 24 July 2026, Sydney Australia

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



 

Farm Managers Program Dates:

Course 20: 

Sunday 15 June to Friday 20 June 2025, Yarra Valley Lodge, Victoria Australia

For further information on how you can transform your business:

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