Applications are now open for the 2024 Entrepreneurs in Dairying course, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said.
The course is for anyone involved or looking to be involved in the dairy industry, and will commence in October of this year.
It aims to provide aspiring dairy producers with commercial experience and learnings in people development, financial skills, business management, taxation and business structures, including partnerships, joint ventures and tenancies.
Applications for the course must be submitted by August 30, 2024. There are a limited number of subsidised spaces available.
Now in its twelfth year, the course has seen over 450 applicants complete it, all from varying backgrounds within or related to the industry.
The Entrepreneurs in Dairying course is organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) in collaboration with The Andersons Centre, AHDB Dairy and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
Strategic dairy farms
Earlier this week, AHDB announced that it is seeking Welsh dairy farms to join its Strategic Dairy Farm programme.
Successful applicants will be appointed for three years and will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts to drive “positive change” on their farm.
A group comprising AHDB representatives and industry experts will offer a network of support, and assist in identifying goals and developing a plan for each farm.
The experiences of participating farms will be shared with other farmers, enabling them to learn from different insights.
The AHDB stated that farmers who are interested in “driving innovation, sharing best practices, and are confident” in hosting on-farm and virtual events are encouraged to get in touch.
AHDB’s senior knowledge exchange manager dairy, Doreen Anderson said: “Our objective is to empower farmers to explore new ideas and embrace change within their businesses.
“This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with local farmers to effect positive changes on your farm.”
