Farming Business Overview Masterclass
The Best of Nigerian Agric Business Class
COMPREHENSIVE AGRICULTURAL MASTERCLASS
Comprehensive Agriculture Masterclass is a four-weekend seminar program that will be periodically held ad infinitum.The whole program shall be held on four consecutive weekends starting with the first on the list above, and progressing through the list.
Target Audience
The Agribusiness Masterclass programme is targeted at a cross section of people who desire to establish a viable business venue in the agricultural sector. Participants will include; Farmers, Agribusiness owners, Agro exporters, Civil / Public servants. This group also extends to Investors in agribusiness,Tertiary institution students and Academics. The 4wks Masterclass is aimed at establising our Delegates as high level and successful Agribusiness entrepreneurs

Farming Business Overview Masterclass Syllabus
Welcome and introduction to the agro business seminar. Explanation of what agribusiness entails, including its components such as production, processing and distribution.
Overview of agriculture, its importance and basic concepts. Discussion on the role of agribusiness in national and global economies, including its impact on employment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Agricultural business planning. Understanding the business side of agriculture,including market analysis, financial planning, and risk management.
Importance of agriculture in professional engagement, retirement planning, and alternative income planning.
Understanding the basics of agricultural entrepreneurship: Idea and opportunity identification, market research, business plan development, financing, production management, risk management, marketing and sales, supply chain management, technology integration, legal and regulatory compliance, networking and partnerships. All these are discussed at various points in the course of these 5 masterclasses which comprise the Comprehensive Agro Business Masterclass.
Identifying different types of agricultural enterprises: crop production, livestock production, aquaculture, agro forestry, agri-tourism, value-added agriculture, specialty farming, agribusiness services. Some masterclasses in this programme are fully devoted to the treatment of these types.
Current trends in agribusiness. Analysis of current trends in agribusiness sector, such as organic farming, sustainable practices, and technological advancements. Insights into changing consumer preferences and their impact on agribusiness.
Principles of farm management, including farm planning, organization, financial management, production efficiency, risk management, marketing, human resource management, record keeping, sustainability, technology utilization, resource management, as well as legal and regulatory compliance. All these will be discussed and later fully expatiated in the respective masterclasses.
Farm Planning Basics. The importance of planning in farm management including goal setting and resource allocation. Record-keeping practices and tools to track farm operations and finances.
Human resource management: Best practices for managing farm labour, including hiring, training and retention. Importance of leadership and effective communication in farm management.
Financial management in agribusiness. Techniques for creating and managing budgets for farm operations. Overview of various funding options available for agro business, including loans, grants, and private investments.
Risk management and challenges in agriculture. Identification of common risks in agribusiness, such as weather, market fluctuations, and pests, Approaches to mitigate risks, including diversification, insurance, and contract farming.
Sustainable farming practices: Discussion on the environmental impact of various farming practices. Introduction to sustainable farming techniques such as crop rotation, organic farming, and integrated pest management.
Technology in agribusiness: Overview of precision farming techniques and their benefits. Discussion on digital tools and applications that can enhance farm management and productivity.
Technology in agribusiness: Overview of precision farming techniques and their benefits. Discussion on digital tools and applications that can enhance farm management and productivity.
Intellectual property. Importance of protecting intellectual property such as plant varieties and trademarks.
Future prospects: Exploration of emerging opportunities in the agribusiness sector.
Innovation and Research. Importance of innovation and research in driving the future of agribusiness.
Case studies and best practices. Presentation of case studies showcasing successful agribusiness models.
Feedback collection for improvement of future seminars.
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Masterclasses and Dates Table
(All dates are Saturdays)
S/N | Masterclass | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||
Jul | Aug | Oct | Nov | Jan | Feb | Apr | May | ||
1 | Farming Business Overview | 6th | 5th | 11th | 5th |
Each masterclass will run for the whole day from 9.00 am to 6.00pm. An hour lunch break will be included and provided. Tea break, refreshments, and farm-fresh fruits will also be provided. Abundant highest-quality bottled water will be provided for participants throughout the day. All these are included in the fees paid by each registered participant.
Venue of the Masterclasses
- a) The physical venue where the masterclasses are holding is AIH Corporate Centre, No. 18 Oba Akenzua Avenue, Off Osuntokun Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
- b) For those who cannot attend physically, it is possible to attend online. The link for online attendance will be shared to you as soon as you complete your registration. Be sure to indicate on the space provided for such on the registration form that you prefer online attendance in your particular case.
Registration Fees
- a) To attend the 5 masterclasses: N220,000 or (600 USD forex registration)
- b) To attend any 4 masterclasses: N180,000 or (500 USD forex registration)
- c) To attend any 3 masterclasses: N150,000 or (400 USD forex registration)
- d) To attend any 2 masterclasses: N100,000 or (250 USD forex registration)
- e) To attend any 1 masterclass: N60,000 or (150 USD forex registration)
Each masterclass will run for the whole day from 9.00 am to 6.00pm. An hour lunch break will be included and provided. Tea break, refreshments, and farm-fresh fruits will also be provided. Abundant highest-quality bottled water will be provided for participants throughout the day. All these are included in the fees paid by each registered participant.
For participants coming from outside Ibadan, comfortable hotel accommodation can be arranged on their behalf in Bodija area in close proximity to the seminar location. This will however be at a discounted extra cost arranged with the hotel, courtesy of the seminar organizers.
Why Study at Greystone Academy?

Qualification
Certificates will be issued to all the participants at the completion of the seminars. Each certificate will include the name of the participant as well as the name and details of the masterclass attended.

Resource team
The seminar pattern will include lectures from world class academics and professionals, power point presentations, case studies, video clips, testimonies from practicing farmers, policy makers and government officials. There will also be focused group discussions with agricultural experts to thrash current agricultural problems and evolve possible solutions. Masterclass Participants will be encouraged to participate in this.

Practical experience
Masterclass Participants will have opportunity for one on one interactions with some of the biggest crop and livestock farmers in Nigeria.

Lecture Materials
At the end of the masterclass, participants will be given soft copies of the lectures of the masterclass which they registered for.

Masterclass materials
Masterclass Participants will also be given branded seminar notebooks, biros, pencils, erasers, rulers, for notetaking. Individual in-class photographs will unobtrusively be taken.

Free consultation
Masterclass Participants who pay for the whole Comprehensive Agricultural Masterclass will also have opportunity for a free one-hour, one on one consulting service at the very end of the masterclass before departing the seminar venue.

Consultancy services
Should any Masterclass Participant require any further consulting services which may include Business Plan formulation, Business Registration, Starting and Running a Business, Securing Farm Land, and so forth, we can provide these services too for whosoever so desires. However, these further consulting engagements will be paid for by the client at discounted market rates.
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Please fill in the form and a Program Advisor from Greystone Academy will reach out to you. You can also reach out to us at info@nigeriantechignited.com or +234 903 023 5075