Introduction to Benchmarking in Farming

 Training Description:

Introduction to Benchmarking is a learning resources aimed at familiarizing farmers with the 10 basic steps in benchmarking process. This resource outlines the steps in benchmarking process as described in Farm Business Analysis Using Benchmarking by David Kahan. 

The resource contains:

•  5 units - Numbered 1.1-1.5

The educational resource can be used as a self-directed learning format or instructor-led workshop.  The resource provides introductory lessons to Benchmarking in Farm management. 

The content of this course is derived from FARM BUSINESS ANALYSIS using benchmarking by David Kahan.

Reading Resource:

Click here: Farm Business Analysis Using Benchmarking

Overall Course Goal:  

Familiarize farmers with Benchmarking process in farm business analysis.  Learners will use benchmarking practices to identify farm weaknesses and implement ideas that address those weaknesses. This will: 

1) Improve the farm performance and 

2) Make it financially sustainable.

Learning Objectives:

a.    Learners will be able to identify important considerations in organizing benchmarking learning group.

b.    Learners will be able to identify problems to be examined in benchmarking process,performance indicators and benchmark farms.

c.     Learners will be able to collect benchmarking data, compare performance and analyze the differences.

d.    Learners will be able to create a presentation to share results, develop a plan to implement changes and reflect and evaluate results.

Requirements 

Prior knowledge of farming management.

Course level 

Basic level - Introduction 

Instruction Format

Instructor-led ( Farming extension officer/Agricultural officer)

Self-directed learning

 Training Plan:

Assessment:

Successful completion of the 10 steps process of benchmarking process.

Reference

Kahan, D., & Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2013). Farm business analysis using benchmarking.

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