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06 Aug 2018

Dairy business training programme open to applicants

The deadline to apply to attend a series of dairy business management classes is fast approaching.

The Entrepreneurs in Dairying training programme organised jointly by RABDF, AHDB Dairy, consultancy firm Andersons and the NFU invites those with a vested interest in the industry to apply before the end of August.

Now in its fifth year, the programme has seen over 170 applicants successfully complete the course and has been credited for providing the opportunity for like-minded farmers to establish connections which have later provided further business opportunities.

The 2018 course will start this autumn and applicants have the opportunity to study at the nearest of four colleges - Bridgwater in Somerset, Gelli Aur in Carmarthen, Reaseheath in Cheshire and SRUC Royal Crichton Farm in Dumfries – for the majority of the sessions.

Participants will attend eight training sessions to include the following topics:

1. Staff management and communication skills
2. Optimising your milk price
3. Finance
4. Business planning
5. Financing your dairy business
6. Contracts and price management
7. Challenges and opportunities

The programme costs £375 plus VAT per student however financial assistance may be available depending on the host college.

For more information visit the RABDF website.

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