Lesson 0-đź“„Course Outline
1 - âś…Financial Management Terminologies in Farming Business min
2 - âś…Financial Management in Agriculture: Definition and Importance min
3 - âś…Financial Management in Agriculture: Key Financial Decisions in Farming min
4 - âś…Financial Management in Agriculture: Unique Financial Challenges in Agriculture min
5 - âś…Key Players in Agricultural Finance: Banks, Cooperatives, and Microfinance Institutions min
6 - âś…Key Players in Agricultural Finance: Government Programs and Subsidies min
7 - âś…Key Players in Agricultural Finance: Private Investors and Agribusiness Partnerships min
8 - âś…Financial Planning for Farm Businesses: Setting Financial Goals min
9 - âś…Financial Planning for Farm: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Financial Planning min
10 - âś…Financial Planning for Farm: Risk Assessment in Financial Decision-Making min
11 - âś…Basics of Farm Accounting: Importance of Accurate Records min
12 - âś…Basics of Farm Accounting: Accounting Principles for Farm Businesses min
13 - âś…Basics of Farm Accounting: Single vs. Double-Entry Bookkeeping min
14 - âś…Farm Financial Statements: Balance Sheet (Assets, Liabilities, Equity) min
15 - âś…Farm Financial Statements: Income Statement (Revenues, Expenses, Net Income) min
16 - âś…Farm Financial Statements: Cash flow statement (operating, investing, and financing activities) min
17 - âś…Record-Keeping: Manual vs. digital record-keeping min
18 - âś…Record-Keeping: Farm management software options min
19 - âś…Record-Keeping: Best practices in maintaining financial records min
20 - âś…Farm Budgeting Fundamentals: Types of budgets (whole farm, enterprise, partial, etc.) min
21 - âś…Farm Budgeting Fundamentals: Developing realistic revenue and expense forecasts min
22 - âś…Farm Budgeting Fundamentals: Importance of contingency planning min
23 - âś…Preparing and Managing Farm Budgets: Steps to creating an operational farm budget min
24 - âś…Managing Farm Budgets: Monitoring and adjusting budgets min
25 - âś…Managing Farm Budgets: Identifying budget variances and corrective action min
26 - âś…Capital Budgeting in Agriculture: Evaluating long-term investment decisions min
27 - âś… Capital Budgeting in Agriculture: Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) min
28 - âś…Capital Budgeting in Agriculture: Payback Period and Profitability Analysis min
29 - âś…Sources of Farm Finance: Bank Loans, Government Grants, and Venture Capital min
30 - âś…Sources of Farm Finance: Crowdfunding and Alternative Financing Options min
31 - âś…Sources of Farm Finance: Lease vs. Purchase Decisions min
32 - Creditworthiness: Understanding Credit Scores for Farmers min
33 - âś…Loan Application Process: Preparing Loan Proposals and Business Plans min
34 - âś…Common Reasons for Loan Rejection and Solutions min
35 - âś…Managing Debt: Strategies for Reducing Farm Debt min
36 - âś…Loan Repayment Plans and Refinancing Options min
37 - âś…Legal Implications of Defaulting on Farm Loans min
38 - âś…Understanding Costs in Farm Business: Fixed vs. Variable Costs min
39 - âś…Understanding Costs in Farm Business: Direct vs. Indirect Costs min
40 - âś…Understanding Costs in Farm Business: Break-even analysis min
41 - âś…Cost Control and Efficiency Strategies: Reducing input costs without sacrificing quality min
42 - âś…Cost Control and Efficiency Strategies: Efficient labor and resource management min
43 - âś…Cost Control and Efficiency Strategies: Cost-benefit analysis for farm investments min
44 - âś…Maximizing Farm Profitability: Identifying high-value crops/products min
45 - âś…Maximizing Farm Profitability: Pricing strategies for agricultural produce min
46 - âś…Maximizing Farm Profitability through Diversification and Value Addition min
47 - âś…Identifying Financial Risks in Farming: Market Risks (Price Fluctuations, Competition, and Demand Fluctuations) min
48 - âś…Financial Risks in Farming: Production Risks (Weather, Disease, Pests) min
49 - âś…Identifying Financial Risks in Farming: Financial Risks (Credit, Liquidity) min
50 - âś…Financial Risks in Farming: Operational Risks (Equipment Breakdowns, Labor Issues) min
51 - âś…Tools for Managing Agricultural Risks: Crop Insurance and Weather Derivatives min
52 - âś…Tools for Managing Agricultural Risks: Hedging Strategies for Commodity Prices min
53 - âś…Tools for Managing Agricultural Risks: Diversification in Farm Income Sources min
54 - âś…Risk Assessment and Decision-Making: Developing a Risk Management Plan for a Farm min
55 - âś…Risk Assessment and Decision-Making: Risk-Return Tradeoff Analysis min
56 - âś…Risk Assessment and Decision-Making: Using Financial Modeling for Risk Assessment min
57 - âś…Understanding Agri-FinTech Solutions: Mobile Banking and Digital Payments for Farmers min
58 - âś…Agri-FinTech Solutions: Accounting Software Tailored for Agriculture min
59 - âś…Agri-FinTech Solutions: Cloud-Based Solutions for Farm min
60 - âś…Automation and Financial Data Analytics: Using AI and Machine Learning for Financial Forecasting min
61 - âś…Financial Data Analytics: Big Data in Agriculture and Financial Decision-Making min
62 - âś…Blockchain in Agriculture: Potential Applications in Farming Finance min
63 - âś…Cryptocurrency in Agriculture: Cryptocurrency as a New Form of Farm Payment and Investment min
64 - âś…Digital Marketing for Farm Products: Online Marketplaces for Agricultural Goods min
65 - âś…E-Commerce: Payment Gateways and Financial Transactions Online min
66 - âś…Financial Risks and Fraud Prevention in Digital Trading for Farmers min
67 - âś…Sustainable Financial Growth in Farming: Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Finance min
68 - âś…Sustainable Financial Growth in Farming: Balancing Growth with Financial Stability min
69 - âś…Sustainable Financial Growth in Farming: Long-Term Investment Planning for Farms min
70 - âś…Expanding Farm Business and Scaling Up: Strategies for Farm Expansion min
71 - âś…Expanding Farm Business and Scaling Up: Mergers, Partnerships, and Cooperatives min
72 - âś…Expanding Farm Business and Scaling Up: Accessing Funding for Scaling Operations min
73 - âś…Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Success Stories in Farm Financial Management min
74 - âś…Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Lessons Learned from Failed Farm min
77 - âś…Understanding Agricultural Taxation: Overview of Tax Obligations for Farmers min
78 - âś…Understanding Agricultural Taxation: Tax Deductions and Credits Available to Farmers min
79 - âś…Farm Business Structures: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, LLC (Pty Ltd) min
80 - âś…Tax Implications: Tax Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Structure min
81 - âś…Estate Planning and Tax Considerations for Family Farms min
82 - âś…Compliance and Legal Issues in Agricultural Finance: Farm Contracts and Agreements min
83 - âś…Compliance: Regulatory Compliance in Farming (Environmental, Labor Laws) min
84 - âś…Risk of Lawsuits and Protecting Farm Assets min