DCP2206 Farm Business Management

This course introduces to the basic skills and the knowledge of farm management, resource management, record keeping and accounting.

Course Objectives

• To explain the basics of farm management and their relevance to farm production
• To explain the steps mangers follow to plan and make decisions 
• To describe the farm management accounts and budgeting for maximum production 
• To describe how to mobilize, utilize and manage production resource in a sustainable manner
• To explain how to create and maintain accurate records of all farm activities
• The explain how to keep financial records and to produce financial statements

Learning outcomes
At the end of this course unit, the learner should be able to:

• Describe basic farm management concepts, their relevance and be able to apply them in firm decision making
• Explain the need for and use of various data records and financial statements and 
• Be able to formulate and use relevant farm records in agribusiness enterprises
• Plan for farm activities, budgeting and make day to day production decisions on the farm
• Manage a farm
• Mobilize, utilize and manage production resource in a sustainable manner.
• Create and maintain accurate records of all farm activities.
• Keep financial records and to produce financial statements.