Current and potential agribusiness investors need to keep abreast of the current trends and the dynamics of the international farming arena. The ultimate goal of any investor is to achieve the maximum returns on his/her investment. International markets provide the best avenue for maximization of a farmers returns. This is because the market is more structured and the prices are much higher as compared to the local markets. Investors who have been exposed to international markets tend to achieve high quality produce, efficacy and efficiency in the management of their operations and they embrace technology.
Investors in agribusiness lack exposure to best practices in agri-produce branding, access to agro-processing machinery and knowledge of agricultural produce transportation and logistics.
The Exploring International Markets Program will help you to maximize your returns by exposing you and enabling you to access the most profitable markets. It is designed to help you to develop new ideas and linkages by creating personal relationships with international buyers. You will also interact with over 2,500 fresh produce buyers, tech developers, dried fruits, herbs, spices, and nuts buyers, packaging and labeling solutions providers, transport and logistical systems companies, produce handling and storage companies and cultivation systems experts. The forum through the program provides a one stop shop for all you need to take your agribusiness enterprise to the next level.
The programme is designed for current and prospective agri-entrepreneur, value chain and logistics managers, as well as new investors looking to venture into fresh produce and related value chains business line.
It is ideal for investors and policy makers who are keen on exploring primary production and agro-processing technology and well as packaging solutions, those keen on learning international best practices in agri-produce quality, branding and packaging, those interested in agro-processing and would want to survey various machinery from different countries and the investors who want to access over 1000 buyers from across the globe.
The programme is structured in two modules.
This programme will ensure that you grasp:
After attendance the participants should be able to:
Ksh $3,500 + your time. Full participation at the program is required for completion.
This caters for:
Exclusions
Application can be done online or send the filled application form to : agribusiness@strathmore.edu For more information please call: +254 (0) 703 034 561 or +254 (0) 723 362 319.
Module 1:
3rd – 8th February 2020
(Berlin, Germany)
Module 2:
11th – 13th March 2020
(SBS)
Cost: USD 3,500