Business by the Numbers
Business & Management
A course by
Dairy Training
Gain practical financial and agribusiness skills to plan, budget, and manage the numbers in your farm business, with both in-person and online learning options.
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NZQA Level 5 Certification (15 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop financial planning skills
Learn to create structured and profitable business plans for your farm or agribusiness.
Enhance business growth and self-employment understanding
Explore various ways to grow your agribusiness or transition confidently into self-employment.
About This Course
Business by the Numbers is a practical course empowering farm and agribusiness managers or those considering self-employment to confidently manage the financial aspects of their businesses. It covers building profitable plans, budgeting, tracking expenses, making sound decisions, communicating with financial professionals, and planning business growth—all in a supportive, farmer-focused environment. The course awards 15 NZQA Level 5 credits.
Course Content
- Building a positive, profitable financial plan
- Pathways for business growth or self-employment
- Budgeting and tracking expenses
- Financial decision-making for agri-business
- Effective communication with banks and accountants
- Developing annual budgets
- Calculating milk income (introduction)
- Managing and forecasting working capital requirements
- Skills practice in a farmer-focused environment
Entry Requirements
New Zealand citizen or NZ resident visa holder
Device or laptop required for course access and assessments
Build towards these roles
Farm/agribusiness managerSelf-employed contractorPathway to higher responsibility on-farm roles
Build skills in these industries
AgribusinessFarmingBusinessFinance
