The new educational platform AgriAcademy, created by the EBRD for the agricultural community, was presented during the XVII International Dairy Congress by Yevhen Shatokhin, an international expert on livestock issues for the FAO and EBRD, and the owner of the agribusiness consulting company "Agrifood Consulting."
The course "Rearing and Fattening of Young Cattle" is designed for farm owners, managers, and employees who aim to develop the segment of cattle rearing and fattening or start a business in this area.
"Today, Ukrainian farmers are looking for proven solutions that will help reduce risks, increase production efficiency, and achieve stable profitability. That is why we have prepared a course that gathers a concentrate of practical experience gained over 25 years of work in the livestock sector," noted Yevhen Shatokhin.
Education That Helps You Earn
The course "Rearing and Fattening of Young Cattle" is a new training program that will soon appear on the AgriAcademy.org platform, which unites dozens of free practical courses for Ukrainian agribusiness.
AgriAcademy is a free online learning platform created at the initiative of the EBRD as part of the program to support food security in Ukraine. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainable development of agriculture, which has suffered significant losses due to the war.
The creation and management of the platform (including course development, study tours, etc.) are supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as:
- The EBRD Multi-Donor Account for Ukraine Stabilization and Sustainable Growth (donors: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, and the European Union as the largest donor);
- The Republic of Ireland through the EBRD Small Business Fund (other fund donors: Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Taipei China, and the USA);
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The course addresses key business organization issues:
- How to evaluate your own resource base;
- How to determine the final fattening product;
- How to avoid typical beginner mistakes;
- How to organize properly the feeding, housing, and management process for animals.
"We aimed to create not a theoretical lecture but a step-by-step instruction that a farmer can immediately apply in practice. All modules are filmed on real farms, demonstrating technological solutions that have already proven their effectiveness," explains the course author.
Course Structure
The program consists of six modules that cover the entire production cycle:
- Grain Fattening of Young Cattle
- Resource Base Assessment
- Risks, Mistakes, and Control Points in Feedlot Management
- Use of Beef Bulls on Dairy Cow Herds
- Main Fattening Stages
After each video module, participants take a short test to reinforce the acquired knowledge. The total duration of the course is 4 hours.
Who Can Take the Training
The course will be useful for:
- Farm owners,
- Livestock complex managers,
- Feeding and veterinary specialists,
- Students of agrarian universities,
- Anyone who wants to create an effective business in young cattle fattening.
The course can be taken free of charge on the AgriAcademy.org platform. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate and access to other training programs—from agribusiness management to product processing and sustainable production.
AgriAcademy is practical education that helps farmers develop their business and move forward.
Practical Knowledge, Modern Technologies, and a Systematic Approach to Livestock Development
Today, the platform already offers over 30 certified courses for directors and specialists of agricultural companies, farmers, veterinarians, agronomists, students, and lecturers.
The main course directions are:
- Livestock and Veterinary Medicine
- Crop Rearing, Storage, and Processing
- Agronomy, Irrigation, and Agrotechnologies
- Berry and Horticulture
- Organic Production and Sustainable Development
By the end of 2026, AgriAcademy will launch 20 new courses that address the most current challenges in agribusiness.
Learning with AgriAcademy is Easy, Interesting, and Beneficial
- Free – all courses are open to all agricultural professionals.
- Convenient – online anytime and from any device.
- Practical – knowledge from leading Ukrainian and international experts.
- Certified – you receive an official certificate after testing.
- Relevant – created in cooperation with companies that shape the modern agricultural sector.
Go to the training and get your certificate on AgriAcademy.org via the link: https://agriacademy.org/courses-catalog/
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