Money Matters is a three day foundation level farm financial course for farmers. The courses will be delivered by Teagasc Advisors in Local Teagasc offices. These courses will run one day per week commencing in the autumn of 2026.
This course will teach practical skills. It will enhance your understanding of how money moves around your business and what measures you should concentrate on.
It aims to help you build your financial literacy and develop the skills and confidence to better understand and manage their farm finances. It is a foundation course, it will help you understand financial terms, improve your understanding of cash flow or plan ahead with greater confidence. Money Matters focuses on practical knowledge that you can apply to your own farm business.
Course content
The courses will explain financial terms clearly, including:
- The three most important financial measurements
- Understanding where all the money goes (cashflow)
- Planning for periods of tight cashflow
- Farm and family life cycle impacts on farm business
- How to improve your financial situation (budgeting)
Course benefits
On successful completion of the course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to assist them to make more informed financial decisions in relation to the farm business and family cycle stage they are in.
Who should complete the course?
- Farmers who want a better understanding of their farm’s financial position.
- Young and new entrants to farming who are developing their business management skills.
- Farmers who want to improve their cash-flow planning.
- Farmers who would like to feel more confident discussing finances with their accountant, advisor or lender.
More information
Contact your local Teagasc office here.
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