The main purpose of this course is to train students at both theoretical and practical levels so that they are able to prepare investment proposals for agricultural investments (improvement plans) and for the initial establishment of young farmers. The course analyses methods and criteria for evaluating agricultural investments, the level and percentage of funding, eligible expenditures, and also provides examples related to the internal rate of return, net present value of an agricultural enterprise, cash flow, depreciation of machinery and equipment, and return on invested capital. Reference is also made to, and analysis conducted of, options for direct financing. The course includes lectures and practical exercises.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to process and analyse the main economic results on which the preparation of a techno-economic study is based. Students will also understand the concepts of internal rate of return, net present value of an agricultural enterprise, cash flow, depreciation of machinery and equipment, and return on invested capital.
Students will be able to identify the conditions required for an agricultural–livestock holding to be included in a subsidy programme, the maximum size of investment plans and aid percentages, eligible investment expenditures, evaluation criteria, and the duration required for the completion of an investment plan.
Students will be able to describe the basic principles of investment financing, sources of borrowing and capital acquisition, as well as the risk associated with investments.
Finally, students will be able to use all the necessary tools to prepare an investment plan, understanding all the required procedures from the initial submission through to the completion of the investment plan.
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