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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
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“If I hadn’t done the Rabo Executive Development Program I probably wouldn’t sleep at night, but I feel empowered that we have options, and can plan for scenario A, B or C – and I’m at a stage in my life that I can think things through without panicking, which is important for the children to see considering the uncertain nature of agriculture.”

“Before the EDP I never would have contemplated the investment we made. Our growth has been so much greater than any of us anticipated, but it’s something that makes us all very excited for the future.”

“It’s always so valuable getting like-minded people of different generations into a learning environment together, and my greatest takeaway was that there is risk in growing a farm business, but there is more risk in not growing.”

Helen Baillie, lamb and dairy producer, Tasmania 

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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 2025 have now closed. Applications for 2026 will open in January 2026.

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 2025 have now closed. Applications for 2026 will open in January 2026.

For further information on how you can transform your business: