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Fresh Start Business

Find out about the programme you'll be studying to help you develop a career in farming

Tailored to your individual requirements, this year long programme looks at a number of different ways you can promote your business successfully. Covering topics relating to farm management, financial planning and health and safety awareness, you will meet like-minded individuals and be taught by experienced professionals. Part of the programme will involve visiting farms to see how the principles can be applied.

Throughout your time on the course you will meet land agents and consultants who will be able to identify new opportunities so you can build your career in farming.
Some of the likely topics include:

  •  The impact of mid-term review
  • How to successfully market your business
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Diversification
  • Applying for tenancies and the rules and regulations relating to tenancies
  • Business administration
  • Communication and IT
  • Risk management

Each Academy will cover slightly different topics depending on the needs of the students. What is certain though is that by studying some of the programme of a Fresh Start Aacdemy your career in farming will benefit.