Training Level

Beginner Level

Training Duration

5 Days (2 Hours per Day) – Total Duration: 10 Hours

Trainer

Instructor Mustafa Akkaşoğlu

Participant Profile

• Those wishing to invest in livestock business,
• All breeders who want to increase the economic efficiency of their current operations,
• Agricultural and livestock vocational school/college students,

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of livestock principles.
• No specific prerequisites are required to attend this program.

Curriculum Topics

Day 1: Cost Management and Budget Planning

• Detailed analysis of business expenses (feed, labor, energy, health),
• Strategies to reduce and optimize the most critical cost: feed costs,
• Preparing a simple annual business budget and cash flow tracking,
• The impact of cost accounting on profitability,

Day 2: Efficiency Metrics and Goal Setting

• Critical efficiency measurements by animal type (pregnancy rate, lactation yield, etc.),
• Setting specific, measurable goals (SMART) to increase profitability,
• Regularly tracking and interpreting performance data,
• Identifying weaknesses through data analysis,

Day 3: Government Incentives and Financial Management

• State support and grant programs for the livestock sector (e.g. IPARD),
• Using low-interest loans from Ziraat Bank, Agricultural Credit, and KOSGEB,
• Preparing a successful and realistic business plan for financing applications,
• Capital management and debt strategies,

Day 4: Product Marketing and Branding

• Marketing strategies (organic, free-range, special breeds),
• Ways to reach consumers directly: direct sales and e-commerce,
• Building brand awareness: turning quality and trust into corporate identity,
• Pricing strategies and competitive analysis,

Day 5: Risk Management and Digitalization

• Managing risks such as epidemic diseases, price fluctuations, natural disasters,
• Creating agricultural insurance and emergency action plans,
• The impact of herd management software and automation technologies on profitability,
• Tracking industry trends and making investment decisions for the future,

Training Outcomes

• Analyzes the cost structure of their business and identifies profit centers.
• Tracks critical efficiency measures for animal types and sets goals.
• Learn how to make the most of government grants and incentives.
• Develops marketing strategies to sell their animal products at a higher price.
• Manages risks in their business and uses technological advancements for profitability.
• If participants attend 79% or more of the training, they will receive a university-approved participation certificate.