General Agriculture - Job Description

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
  • organising 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
  • organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery
  • advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer
Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands – some unsociable hours may be necessary during busy periods (eg during harvesting or lambing) and managers will be expected to deal with emergencies.

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