FARM BUSINESS SKILLS
Our portfolio of training is growing!
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2024 saw the introduction of a new course that enables those who have already undertaken our original Agricultural Bookkeeping & Management Accounts to further expand their knowledge of how to use their accurate information to ensure the future sustainability of their businesses. See below for more details of "Smart Farm Business Planning".
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For associated farming companies and organisations: as you recruit new staff with specific skills but who perhaps need updating on current agricultural topics, we can provide bespoke "agricultural knowledge" training and updates enabling them to have a better understanding of our industry thereby providing an improved service to customers and clients.
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Farming Networks: we also provide bespoke support packages for networks across the UK​
Just contact us for further details of the above.
Agricultural Bookkeeping & Management Accounts
Improve your confidence and knowledge of farm financial recording. This UKRS accredited, two-day course is aimed at members of farming families who undertake their own record keeping.
Content:
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Industry Update
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Accounting Terminology
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Financial Recording Software Systems
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Understanding the Chart of Accounts
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Financial Accounting Basis
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Detailed VAT
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The Quirks of Agricultural Financial Recording
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Year End Checks
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The Profit and Loss Account explained
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Understanding the Balance Sheet
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Business & Enterprise Margins
AUTUMN/WINTER 2025/2026 VENUES AND DATES:
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George Hotel, Chollerford - Sat 4th/Sun 5th October (Northumberland Farmer Network Group)
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Settle - Sat 29th/Sun 30th November (Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network Group)
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Penrith - Sat 24th/Sun 24th January 2026
Further dates and venues to follow.
COST: £325 plus VAT (funding available in some cases)
Smart Farm Business Planning
Is it possible to "Work Smarter, Not Harder" in farming?
This one-day course will enable a better understanding of the industry recognised Key Financial & Management Performance Indicators. By building on the skills already gained on earlier ABT courses, participants will learn how to use their farm accounts to assess and monitor the current business in readiness for future business plans.
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CONTENT - Understand the following terms and discover how they relate to your business:
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Business Viability
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Flow of Funds Analysis - where did the money go?
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Return on Capital Employed
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Detailed Performance Margins and Benchmarking
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Credit Provision
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Business Stability, Ratios, Adaptability & Liquidity
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10 step-by-step guide to compiling a cashflow budget for future business planning
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​COST: £165 plus VAT (full funding available in some cases)
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