Workshop Summary
This intensive 3-day workshop is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in goat farming production, processing, and investment risk management. Goat farming in Nigeria presents significant opportunities for growth and profitability, but challenges such as inefficient farming practices, inadequate processing techniques, and poor risk management hinder optimal performance. This workshop aims to address these issues by equipping participants with advanced techniques in goat farming, effective processing methods, and strategic investment risk management to ensure sustainable success in the goat farming industry.
Curriculum and Schedules
- Morning Session:
- Welcome and Introduction:
- Overview of the workshop objectives and agenda.
- Introduction to facilitators and participants.
- Overview of the Goat Farming Industry in Nigeria:
- Current state of the goat farming industry.
- Economic importance and market opportunities.
- Breeding and Genetics:
- Selecting high-yield and disease-resistant goat breeds.
- Breeding techniques for optimal production.
- Welcome and Introduction:
- Afternoon Session:
- Nutrition and Feeding:
- Best practices for feeding goats.
- Nutritional requirements and feeding programs.
- Health Management:
- Identifying common diseases and health issues.
- Vaccination and preventive health care.
- Q&A and Networking:
- Open forum for questions and interaction with experts.
- Networking opportunities with fellow participants.
- Nutrition and Feeding:
- Field Visit:
- Visit to a local goat farm to observe farming practices and interact with farmers.
- Morning Session:
- Morning Session:
- Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling:
- Best practices for harvesting goat products (meat, milk).
- Techniques for minimizing post-harvest losses.
- Introduction to Goat Product Processing Technologies:
- Overview of traditional and modern processing methods.
- Introduction to processing equipment and machinery.
- Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling:
- Afternoon Session:
- Quality Control in Goat Product Processing:
- Ensuring product quality and safety.
- Standards and certifications in goat product processing.
- Value Addition and Product Diversification:
- Creating value-added products (e.g., cheese, leather).
- Exploring new market opportunities and product lines.
- Q&A and Networking:
- Open forum for questions and interaction with experts.
- Networking opportunities with fellow participants.
- Quality Control in Goat Product Processing:
- Factory Visit:
- Visit to a goat product processing plant to see the technologies and quality control measures in action.
- Morning Session:
- Morning Session:
- Financial Planning and Investment Analysis:
- Developing a financial plan for goat farming agribusiness.
- Analyzing investment opportunities and risks.
- Risk Management in Goat Farming Agribusiness:
- Identifying and mitigating risks in the goat farming value chain.
- Strategies for managing financial, operational, and market risks.
- Financial Planning and Investment Analysis:
- Afternoon Session:
- Marketing Strategies and Market Access:
- Effective marketing techniques for goat products.
- Accessing local and international markets.
- Business Plan Development and Feasibility Studies:
- Crafting a comprehensive business plan.
- Conducting feasibility studies to assess business viability.
- Q&A and Networking:
- Open forum for questions and interaction with experts.
- Networking opportunities with fellow participants.
- Marketing Strategies and Market Access:
- Morning Session:
N195,000
Venue: ABUJA, IBADAN, ONLINE
- Feasibility Studies: Comprehensive feasibility studies tailored to individual business needs.
- Risk Management Toolkits: Access to advanced risk management tools to safeguard your investment.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts and fellow participants for ongoing support and collaboration.
- Continuous Support: Post-training mentorship and access to exclusive resources and updates in the broiler industry.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the broiler industry.
- Hands-On Training: Practical sessions that provide real-world insights and applications.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: A well-rounded program covering production, processing, and investment risk management.
- Transformative Outcomes: Gain the knowledge and skills to elevate your agribusiness to new heights.
For registration and more information, please contact:
Training Executive
Institute of Agribusiness Management Nigeria
Tel/Whatsapp: 08131215475