Agriculture and Farm Management Online Course

Managing Farms for Productivity, Resilience, and Long-Term Value

Running a successful farm means balancing production, people, machinery, land, finance, and risk—all at the same time. Strong farm management helps turn these moving parts into a coordinated system that supports productivity, profitability, and sustainable use of resources.

The Agriculture and Farm Management Training programme provides a practical framework for managing agricultural enterprises more effectively. Across ten days, you'll explore strategic planning, farm accounting, budgeting, risk management, production systems, workforce management, physical resources, natural resource stewardship, and agricultural compliance.

The programme connects day-to-day farm operations with the wider business picture. You'll learn how to assess performance, develop whole-farm plans, manage crop and livestock systems, allocate resources more effectively, and make decisions that strengthen both commercial performance and long-term sustainability.

You'll learn how to:

• Apply core principles of agriculture and farm management.
• Develop strategic plans for agricultural businesses.
• Measure farm performance using financial and operational information.
• Prepare farm budgets and assess financing options.
• Build whole-farm plans that align production with business goals.
• Identify and manage agricultural risks and uncertainty.
• Improve the management of crop, livestock, and office systems.
• Recruit, organise, and motivate agricultural staff.
• Manage machinery, equipment, buildings, and other physical resources.
• Protect land, soil, and water resources through sound management practices.
• Apply health, safety, food hygiene, and agricultural compliance requirements.