Agribusiness Production
Gain a deeper understanding of the elements necessary for successfully managing livestock resources and financial systems in food production. Gain critical knowledge for improving the standard of livestock produced. Competently implement financial principles to ensure sustainable production and successful business practices.
Certificate of Completion
Agribusiness Production 1 & 2
Registration Fee: TT$395
Programme Delivery: Online
Contact Hours: 6 hours
Days and Time: Sat | 12pm – 3pm
Next Session: Apr 2, 2022
What you will gain from this course:
- Learn best practices to ensure animal welfare.
- Acquire knowledge of nutritional requirements to raise healthy animals.
- Get introduced to techniques for creating the ideal environment for your livestock.
- Create criteria to assess the quality of livestock.
- Learn to evaluate cost and budget effectively.
- Develop a back up plan for unpredictable changes in the economy.
- Tips for selecting ideal housing material to optimize performance.
- How to prepare financially for adjustments in supply and demand.
Course Description:
Agribusiness Production – Module 1
This introductory course is designed to teach you how to commercially produce livestock in the Neo-tropical region. This short course is specifically created to use natural and local tropical resources to produce the livestock commodity. The course revolves around People, Planet and Profit.
Topics:
- Eliminate Waste and Pollution.
- Regenerate Natural Systems.
- Sustainable Food Production and Nutrition Security.
- Livestock and Crop Production Farming Systems.
- Non-Traditional Feed Resources for Livestock.
- Water Conservation in Agriculture.
- Importance of Economic Activities in Local Communities.
Agribusiness Production – Module 2
This introductory course is designed to teach you how to operate and manage your agribusiness within the Neo-tropical region. This short course is specifically created to use natural, local and available tropical resources to economically produce livestock. The course revolves around the Triple Bottom Line principle of Food Production, where the focus is on; People, Planet and Profit.
Topics:
- Social, Environmental, and Financial aspects of Accounting.
- Innovative Technologies for Tracking Supplies and Suppliers.
- Minimizing Crises and Remaining Competitive.
- Business Practices to Lower Costs, Boost Profits and Ensure Effective Distribution.
- Small Scale Agriculture for Supporting Farmers and their Families.
- Rural Community Development to Improve Livelihoods of People Living in Rural Areas.
Select the course(s) you’re interested in:
Agribusiness in Dairy Cattle Production
Session 1: Sept 17, 2022
Session 2: Sept 24, 2022
TT$395
- Acquire skills to handle daily operations effectively.
- Learn best practices for increasing sustainability of your business.
- Implement systems to improve the quality of dairy products produced.
Agribusiness in Table Egg Production
Session 1: April 23, 2022
Session 2: May 28, 2022
TT$395
- Acquire knowledge of new rearing strategies.
- Discover new business principles to start a profitable small agribusiness.
- Implement systems to improve the quality of eggs produced.
Agribusiness in Broiler Production
Session 1: April 16, 2022
Session 2: May 21, 2022
TT$395
- Learn techniques to improve quality of meat.
- Learn modern practices to increase the success of your business.
- Improve your knowledge and skills to boost your career opportunities.
Agribusiness in Goat Milk Production
Session 1: Sept 3, 2022
Session 2: Sept 10, 2022
TT$395
- Learn techniques to increase sales and maximize profits.
- Acquire skills to handle daily operations effectively.
- Gain knowledge of nutritional requirements for optimal quality in produce.
Agribusiness in Sheep Meat Production
Session 1: May 14, 2022
Session 2: Jun 11, 2022
TT$395
- Learn techniques to improve quality of meat produced.
- Expand your business and increase profits.
- Improve your skills and capitalise on new agribusiness opportunities.
Instructor: Riyadh Mohammed
Livestock Scientist, Entrepreneur and the Lead Consultant of R and K Tropical Agriculture Production Ltd
Riyadh Mohammed is a Livestock Scientist, Entrepreneur and the Lead Consultant of R and K Tropical Agriculture Production Ltd. He is also the co-owner of Exotic Pets Plus Veterinary Clinic (EPP Ltd), Host at IBN Growing Trends weekly TV Agricultural program, and a National Agriculture Advisor for Couva Tabaquite Talparo Regional Corporation (CTTRC). Mr. Mohammed is an Agriculture lecturer for the Three R’s Learning Center, a committee member for ISO TC 323 on Circular Economy, and the President of the Real Agriculture TT Farmers Group. He is currently a PhD candidate in Livestock Science at the UWI and serves as a mentor and lecturer at various international institutions and organisations. Mr. Mohammed incorporates agriculture into every aspect of his life and is an ambassador for sustainable circular food production and nutrition security. His certifications include a Master of Science in Tropical Animal Science and Production and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology.
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