Agricultural managers or farm managers are responsible for the daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration of activities on farm estates. Typical responsibilities include:
forward planning
making policy decisions
budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records
organizing sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops and agricultural products
handling paperwork and keeping administrative records
recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers
making sure that work progresses satisfactorily
ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases
ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets
organizing maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery
advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer.
Keyskills: crop protection agricultural production agrochemicals soil management contract farming nutrient management sunflower potatoes agriculture seed production