This course highlights the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain, its components, and typical sub-sectors, as well as common production systems and the risks and opportunities that producers and lenders may face.
- Learn the different characteristics of agribusiness and how producers operate
- Examine the cyclicality, risks, and opportunities in the industry
- Leverage knowledge of production systems and industry classifications to have more informed discussions with producers
This Introduction to Agribusiness course highlights the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain, its components, and typical sub-sectors. We will identify common production systems and its operations, along with the risks producers and lenders face and also the opportunities to structure financing.
By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the agribusiness value chain, and specific crop and livestock operations such as beef cattle, pork, poultry, egg, and dairy production systems, to name a few. You will be able to classify sub-sectors and consider their operating cycles and risks. Recognizing financing opportunities and some structuring considerations will help any lenders who wish to expand their agricultural knowledge in this course and beyond.
Introduction to Agribusiness Learning Objectives
Highlight the characteristics of the agribusiness value chain and its components.
Describe common production systems and how producers operate.
Identify agricultural sub-sectors that financial services professionals are likely to come across.
Explain cyclicality, risks, and financing opportunities for producers and lenders.
Who Should Take This Course?
This Introduction to Agribusiness course is perfect for aspiring or beginner-level ag lenders, including general business and commercial bankers, credit analysts, real estate lenders, equipment finance, loan & mortgage brokers, and other private (non-bank) lenders.
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Informative
This is the best online course i have taken. Very informative and the course delivery was excellent.
Ahmed Chiroma
Happy to learn about agriculture
This course in interesting, learn new words regarding agricultural and its relation to finance
Arvin winatha
Very enlightening
The course was absolutely straight forward with relevant subject matter for an Agriculture finance learner
Timvane Chiwandira
Awesome course again.
PRINCE JEWEL HADEBE
excellent
The course to study for students interested in Agri business lending
martha kariuki
Great experience
I loved the tutor's command of the subject matter. Agribusiness is not easy but he made it sound so doable for lenders.
George Irungu
Though
It was not an easy task. It was involving practically and demanding.
Faustina Agyin
Agribusiness
A fundamental coverage of a broad industry
Ancestor Moyo
Best course
I would recommend all the finance students to pursue this course
Gaurav Wadhwa
Amazing programs offered on this platform
Harold Litana
i enjoyed the course
Emmanuel Mafiana
Green economy financing
A nice a professional way to get understanding of agribusiness and also green economy way of life and investing
FA Shadrack Alosa
Exceptional learning experience with practical insights for commercial credit officers
The course covered essential concepts in agribusiness and equipped me with a deeper understanding of the industry's financial dynamics. The content was well-structured, engaging, and supported by real-life examples.
Aiezzuddin Abdul Mutalib
Determination and hardwork
Joshua Armah
AGRIBUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
I have now gained knowledge in various agribusiness sectors to start my own sector of choice.
MOMPOLOKI KGAKGAMATSO
Agri value chain
I am recommend to the course for all, before lending. Has to understand the basics of agriculture and supply chain
Suresh Perumal
Agribusiness
I learnt alot about crop and livestock farming
Ajayi Jamiu
Enjoyed the course.
Simple to follow ppresentation.
Samson Musariri
very fortunate to be part of this wonderful community
very fortunate to be part of this wonderful community. Hoping to write more professional exams with this body.
Isaac Abekah
This course has given me insight into the agricultural sector, and its various subsectors. Importantly, this course also explains the costs, benefits, and operational analysis, to make farming activities profitable.
Hilary Odhiambo
Introduction to Agribusiness (part of the CBCA course)
The introductory course to agribusiness is very insightful as it gives a broad understanding of the equilibrium point between business and agriculture. I found the course stimulating, especially the following sections: cyclicality, risks and opportunities, as well as production systems.
Luyanda Mtati
Excellent
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Mohammad Naweed Hamidi
Always great to see new material.
Robin Sorrell
excellent platform to study and get certified
I strongly recommend CFI its the gold standard in Financial and Accounting
Mohamadou Tanimou
Refreshingly relevant and relatable lessons!
Perfect explanation of concepts with relevant and relatable examples. The assessment quizzes at the end of every session proved helpful in checking my understanding of all that was taught.
Emmanuel Bosu
CFI has provided me with my first online leaning experience.
Glad it was a very wonderful experience that will propel me to even take more courses online
Kudos to the all team at CFI
stephen ojere
Very important
It helps everyone to improve himself.
Md Nahid Hasan
Highly recommend this presentation.
Pertinent high level presentation of agricultural characteristics applicable to operations financing.
Julian Popa
awesome experience
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ABEL UMUGO
With this course more insights is gained on Agribusiness
The course was accommodating, providing crucial information to both producers and lenders. Explanations are clear and very informative.
Musandipamba Mabamba
Keep widening your services
I recommend you to expand your teaching services to countries beyond developed economy.
Atinafu Asefa
Fantastic
Learn a lot on this short course very informative and reach in content
Sheikh Tijan Mboob
Fantastic
Learn a lot on this short course very informative and reach in content
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