Training and Workshops : Introduction

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  • Are you interested in starting a farm/own a farm and need assistance in planning/marketing your produce?

  • Do you run an agri based business, but have challenges in sourcing?
  • Are you an entrepreneur interested to learn opportunities in agri sector?

  • Do you belong to an NGO/ SHG and looking for profitable self employment opportunities for women or differently abled?

... and didn't know whom to ask ?

Now you can learn from the experts ! eFarm team is conducting hands-on sessions and workshops on all key topics related to agri business - from cultivation to marketing . The workshops would be a combination of field information, live experiences, audio visuals, demos and knowledge sharing with experts in the field . It would appeal from absolute beginners to industry professionals, and formatted into convenient weekend sessions.

How is eFarm's training different ?

Though several  institutions  conduct  courses in agriculture, very few training programs cover the aspects of marketing or agri-business.Marketing and Supply Chain are a very critical aspect of any agri based venture and is a key gap in this industry. 

Our training modules are hence structured with a stronger business focus and provides practical tips from our own expereinces which would be useful for anyone interested in an agri career. Also, for people interested in partnering with us , the workshop would provide a background of the efarm business model and various avenue for partnering and collaborating in our ventures.


Intended audience and key benefits from the sessions :

 

Target group Topics covered in session of interest Key questions which would be answered
Farmers

·Organic cultivation - basics 

Agri business – basics 

Post harvest techniques for value addition

1.    Key demand for fruits & vegetable

2.    How to plan your cultivation to meet market demands

3.    How to price your produce

4.    How to market your produce
Hotels / Restaurant owners or purchase managers

Managing agri supply chain – basics      Demand prediction for fresh produce

Inventory management

Budgeting and cost control

Simple techniques to extend shelf life

1.    How to estimate requirements for F&V?

2.    How to evaluate vendors or quotations?

3.    How to reduce wastage?

4.    How to increase profitability by controlling prices?
Retail store managers

Managing agri supply chain – basics      Demand prediction for fresh produce    Inventory management

Budgeting and cost control

Agri waste conversion

Quality in fresh food industry

 1.    How to estimate customer demand? 2.    How to predict price movements and market availability 3.    How to reduce wastage?
Entrepreneurs

Opportunities in agri supply chain

Becoming an eFarm Franchisee / Local representative

Fund raising – agencies and leads ·      Technology (ICT) in agri business

1.How to identify, start and run a successful agri business? 2. 2.How to estimate costs and raise funds?

3.IT implementation in agri sector and opportunities for software development
NGOs/ SHGs

Opportunities for both rural and urban SHGs in agri business

Self employment Opportunities for differently abled in food processing and agri retailing

1.What are the requirements and skill set required for agri based businesses?

2.How to employ rural or urban women and youth? 3.       How can differently abled seek self employment in agri retailing (shops)?
 

Testimonials

  •  "The knowledge sharing on organic agriculture was very helpful"

    T.P.suresh Babu, Farmer, Gobi

  • "The workshop provided me with greater awareness and a different perpective on agriculture as a business"

    V.Anand-Farmer, Chennai

  •  "The case studies and presented helped me understand SCM in agri business much better"

    Karan Jagani-Student, Mumbai

  • "The eFarm model is very interesting and I came to see how we can adopt it for various rural development projects at my organisation ".

    Ravikularaman , Southzone head , Suzlon Foundation (CSR)

  • "The workshop bridges the big gap in marketing agri produce"

    C.Pugazhendhi, Working Professional 

  • "I was on a sabbatical and between careers. I think this workshop has renewed my focus in agriculture now and given confidence to ditch my IT career and pick up the spade."

    Ram Srirangam, former IBM executive and IIT alumnus

  • "I am heading back home to start venturing and enterprising!!"

    Rahul Bagdia , Founder pManifold and ex-IFMR Manager

  • "It was a wonderful workshop and we learnt a lot. Good gathering."

    Vikas Shah, IT Professional, Bangalore

  • "It was a great opportunity to understand about Organic Farming"

    Meenakshi Meyyapan-Farmer, Chennai

  • "A very well planned and properly organized session with informative modules"

    Nishant Sharma, Manager, Jaipur

  • "The session motivated me to do good works in agribusiness and farming"

    Viswanathan Devarajan, professional, Chennai