Assessing Risk in Agriculture

Risk assessments are prepared to develop a holistic risk management strategy. Assessing risks involves knowing how likely it is that each possible risk would occur, and what is their expected impact in terms of farm production or income losses. This course will look at what is needed to assess and prioritize risks including assessment methods - qualitative and quantitative - used at micro, meso and macro levels.

You will learn about

• Qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used to assess and prioritize risks
• The process and outcome of a risk assessment at local area and national levels
• Risk assessment and management capacity profiles in the country
• Key information required for carrying out a risk assessment