Agribusiness & Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Research agri markets, build a business plan and cost, finance and market an agricultural enterprise.
30% theory · 70% practical
- For: Young people starting an agri business; Farmers who want to sell better
- You'll produce: Value chain map
- Duration3 months
- Modules7 modules
- Learning modeOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online
- EligibilityMatric or equivalent
- AssessmentBusiness plan capstone
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Online: available in all 44 cities
- Abbottabad
- Astore
- Bahawalpur
- Bannu
- Chilas
- Chitral
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Karachi
- Khuzdar
- Khyber Agency
- Kohat
- Kotli
- Lahore
- Larkana
- Mardan
- Mirpur
- Mirpur Khas
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Nasirabad
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalakot
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Skardu
- Sukkur
- Swat (Mingora)
- Turbat
- Zhob
Show training fee
- Online (live classes)PKR 30,000or 2 × PKR 15,000
- HybridPKR 35,000or 2 × PKR 17,500
- Online, self-pacedPKR 15,000one-time
About This Training
ZEF's Agribusiness & Agricultural Entrepreneurship training is a practical programme of 3 months covering the agri value chain, market research, business planning, input and output marketing, costing, finance and an enterprise project. You finish with a bankable business plan.
Benchmarked against the FAO agribusiness and value-chain development guidance and the ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme.
Training Outline
- 7 modules
- 7 hands-on tasks
1Agricultural Value Chains4 topics
Topics
- Value chain mapping
- Actors and margins
- Pakistan’s key value chains
- Opportunities
You Will Be Able To
- Map a value chain and find business opportunities
Hands-on
- Map the value chain of a local crop
2Market Research4 topics
Topics
- Customer needs
- Prices and seasons
- Competitors
- Export basics
You Will Be Able To
- Research a market before investing
Hands-on
- Run a market survey
3Business Planning4 topics
Topics
- Business models
- SIYB-style business plan
- Legal registration
- Risk
You Will Be Able To
- Write a clear agribusiness plan
Hands-on
- Draft a business plan
4Inputs and Output Marketing3 topics
Topics
- Input supply businesses
- Selling to traders, retailers and online
- Branding and packaging
You Will Be Able To
- Plan how to buy and sell profitably
Hands-on
- Design a marketing plan
5Costing and Pricing4 topics
Topics
- Costs and break-even
- Pricing
- Cash flow
- Record keeping
You Will Be Able To
- Cost products and plan cash flow
Hands-on
- Build a costing and cash-flow sheet
6Finance4 topics
Topics
- Agri loans and microfinance
- Government schemes
- Investors
- Financial statements
You Will Be Able To
- Find suitable finance and prepare to apply
Hands-on
- Prepare a loan application pack
7Enterprise Project1 topic
Topics
- Pitching and launching an enterprise
You Will Be Able To
- Present a credible agribusiness
Hands-on
- Capstone: business plan pitch
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Young people starting an agri business
- Farmers who want to sell better
- Agri input and output traders
- Graduates seeking agribusiness roles
Eligibility
- Matric or equivalent
- Basic numeracy and Excel skills are helpful
- A phone or laptop for online classes
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnAgri value chains, markets and business basics
- PracticeMarket research and financial planning exercises
- ProveA business plan presented and assessed
- PreparePitch practice and financing guidance
- ProgressYour own agri enterprise or agribusiness roles
What You'll Produce
Value Chain Map
A map of a product's journey from farm to buyer.
Market Research Summary
Buyers, prices and competitors for your chosen product.
Capstone: Agri Business Plan
A costed plan with financing options and a sales strategy.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Microsoft Excel
- Business plan templates
- Market price sources
- WhatsApp Business for sales
- Canva for marketing
How You're Assessed
You present a business plan with market research and costings to an assessor acting as a lender or investor. Assessors check realism, numbers and your understanding of risk. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to resubmit.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 7 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- Agribusiness Assistant
- Field Sales Executive
- Farm Business Assistant
- Agri Entrepreneur
International
- Pakistan agri SMEs
- GCC food/agri companies
- International agri-trade support
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- 62%of workers going abroad in 2024 went to Saudi ArabiaSource: BE&OE
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “agribusiness”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Do I need land to take this training?
No. Agribusiness includes trading, processing, input supply, services and marketing. Many good agri businesses do not own land at all.
Will the training help me get a loan?
It helps you prepare a clear, costed plan that banks and programmes look for. Approval depends on the lender, your plan and your circumstances; the training cannot guarantee financing.
Is the training available online?
Yes. It is offered online and in hybrid batches, so farmers and business owners can study without leaving their work for long periods.
Register Your Interest
Leave your details and a counsellor will call or WhatsApp you to answer questions, confirm fees and batch dates, and check this training fits your goals.