| Module Identifier |
RS33320 |
| Module Title |
FARM PLANNING AND ADVANCED FARM MANAGEMENT |
| Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Anthony O'Regan |
| Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
| Pre-Requisite |
RS23310 , RS23510 |
| Mutually Exclusive |
RS33420 |
| Assessment |
Case study | Business planning case study | 65% |
| |
Appraisal report | Investment Appraisal | 30% |
| |
Spreadsheet | | 5% |
Aims of the module
To introduce students to whole business planning techniques. These techniques will include business and personal aspects, uncertainty and risk analysis and business distress and failure. Alternative structures for farming businesses will be examined. Investment analysis and appraisal will also be covered.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to
1. Understand the requirements when planning farming businesses.
2. Construct fully detailed farm business plans (including financial statements).
3. Understand and appreciate the effects of different trading structures.
4. Appreciate informational requirements of financial institutions in lending assessments.
5. Appreciate the different techniques and resources available for planning.
6. Understand and evaluate investment decisions.
Syllabus / Curriculum design
The object of this module is to introduce students to farm planning and advanced farm management techniques, uncertainty and risk analysis and business distress and failure. Alternative structures for farming will also be examined. Investment appraisal techniques will be investigated and assessed.
Reading Lists
Books
Barnard A and Nix J. (1979)
Farm planning and control. 2nd. CUP
(1992)
Croner's Farm Business Management. Corner Publications, London
Dale B and Cooper C. (1992)
Total quality and human resources. Blackwell
Hardmans J P. (2000)
Hardmans tax rates and tables. CCH Publications
Paice D A. (1982)
Critical path analysis basic techniques. Longman
(1995)
Agricultural Budgeting and Costing Book No 41. Agro Business Consultants