Practical and strategic education for leaders in agriculture

Business Management Programs

Rabobank has designed two leading programs to equip primary producers with the building blocks to take their businesses to the next level.

The programs are designed to:

  • Grow your business skills
  • Strengthen your networks
  • Improve your strategic management ability

“I didn’t quite appreciate how much I took in from the EDP at the time, yet when I look back on what I learned and how I’ve been able to apply those learnings to our business in the years since, its value is enormous.”

Alistair Harris, Dairy producer, Larpent, VIC

Executive Development Program

Are you an experienced business owner or senior manager?

Our Executive Development Program will help you build strategic planning capabilities and commercial management skills to explore options for business growth. You’ll leave the program inspired by farming and business experts, and with access to a new network of progressive farmers.

If you’re an experienced business owner who’s ready to future-proof your business, this program will help you do all this and more:

  • Learn how to formulate and implement a long-term strategy to reach your business goals
  • Study practical examples in business planning tailored specifically for the agribusiness industry
  • Get the knowledge you need to apply effective economic rationale to goal setting and decision making
  • Enjoy networking opportunities with industry peers
  • Discover how your business can benefit from your improved business management skills

Executive Development Program Dates

Course 27:
Module One: Sunday 24 August to Friday 29 August 2025, Sydney, NSW,  Australia
Module Two: Sunday 19 July to Friday 24 July 2026, Sydney, NSW, Australia


Applications for entry in 2025 will open on Tuesday 21 January 2025 and close on Monday 31 March 2025.

Farm Managers Program

Are you an up-and-coming farmer ready to take over the family farm or manage a commercial farm?

Our Farm Managers Program will help you to hone your management skills. You’ll leave this week-long program with greater confidence in your leadership skills. You’ll also be equipped with the ability to influence business decisions, and build your own network of young, progressive and passionate farmers.

If you’re an up-and-coming farmer ready to take the next step, this program will help you do all this and more:

  • Improve your communication and influencing skills to provide input on business decisions
  • Improve your efficiency through time management
  • Learn how to develop a business plan
  • Understand the essentials of financial management and budgeting




Farm Managers Program Dates

Course 20:
Sunday 15 June to Friday 20 June 2025, Yarra Valley Lodge, Victoria, Australia

 

Applications for entry in 2025 will open on Tuesday 21 January 2025 and close on Monday 31 March 2025.

 

For further information on how you can transform your business: