Opening the Doors to Agribusiness: Introducing the Agribusiness Lectures
The agribusiness sector is vast, complex, and deeply interconnected. For companies outside the industry, the entry point is not always obvious. How does the value chain fit together from field to table? What are the drivers of growth and risk? And what does it really take to succeed in a sector where biology, technology, trade, and climate all collide?
At agricentric, we created the Agribusiness Lectures to provide exactly this orientation. These one- to multi-day workshops are designed for companies from outside the agricultural world — industries such as engineering, IT, finance, laboratory diagnostics, trade, food, and bioenergy — that are looking to enter or reposition themselves within agribusiness.
What the lectures offer
Each programme combines a strategic introduction with practical insights and shared experience. The content is never off-the-shelf; instead, it is tailored to the specific needs of the participants. Whether it’s understanding how agricultural production systems work, how global food supply chains are structured, or how biofuels fit into the sustainability agenda, the lectures provide both the big picture and the technical detail needed to navigate this industry.
The journey often begins with the foundations of farming and production, including the role of soil, crops, and livestock, and how they are affected by climate and biodiversity. From there, attention shifts to the food industry, exploring raw materials, processing technologies, and nutrition trends, as well as global trade in products such as coffee, cocoa, and tea. Beverage markets, food safety, and specialty value chains provide further insights into how consumers shape the industry.
The programme also covers alcohol and feed industries, tracing everything from brewing and distilling to the details of animal nutrition, silage conservation, and environmental impacts. Biofuels form another crucial part of the picture, with discussions on ethanol, biogas, biodiesel, and by-products, and how these are increasingly linked to climate policy and sustainability goals. Finally, the lectures address the realities of trading, examining global product flows, trading mechanisms, and the risks and opportunities of import–export markets.
Why agricentric?
What makes the Agribusiness Lectures unique is the perspective behind them. With over thirty years of experience across every link of the chain — from farming and processing to trade, certification, and market development — we connect global insights with practical realities. Our work has taken us across Europe, Africa, and beyond, giving us a deep understanding of both the international dynamics and the local challenges that define this sector.
The result is not just information, but orientation: a way to help non-agricultural companies find their place in this complex, competitive, and opportunity-rich industry.
If your company is exploring new opportunities in agribusiness, the Agribusiness Lectures provide the starting point. They are designed not only to inform, but to equip you with the tools, insights, and networks needed to take confident steps into the sector.
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