I will do my work best

I will generally focus on the business of agricultural facility & work in smaller businesses may be greater scope of responsibility. Activities involved machinery or chemicals can be dangerous so agriculturalist must follow strict safety standards. Job skills knowledge of marketing, economics, farm operations and agricultural process, good communication and decision making skills.

Work Terms

I will work five hours per day. 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.

Typical employers of agricultural managers

Large farm estates and smaller farms
Research institutes
Agricultural colleges
Farm management consultancy firms
Food production/manufacturing companies
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.