Job Description
Agricultural managers
Agricultural managers or farm managers are responsible for the daily planning, organization, 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 farmworkers
making sure that work progresses satisfactorily
ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
keeping 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.
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.
Over time, many farm managers specialize in a type of farming.