Farm Manager

Aerofarm

As a Farm Manager, You'll Usually Work with Either Animal Production, Dairy or Crop Production, Although It's Possible that You'll Work with all Three. Livestock On Farms Tends to Be Pigs, Cows or Sheep, While Crops Can Cover Cereals, Rapeseed Oil, Vegetables and Salad. You'll Implement Strategies for Maximum Yield, Organised Farm Administration, Work Machinery and Manage Any Associated Businesses and Staff.

farms are Typically Run By Management Companies or Single-owner Farmers and Must Satisfy Regulations Set By the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra) for Safe, High-quality Produce Farmed in An Environmentally Sustainable Manner.

responsibilities

as a Farm Manager, You'll Need To:

plan Finances and Production to Maintain Farm Progress Against Budget Parameters

undertake Practical Activities, such as Driving Tractors, Operating Machinery, Feeding Livestock or Spraying Fields

market the Farm's Products

buy Supplies, such as Fertilizer and Seeds

arrange the Maintenance and Repair of Farm Buildings, Machinery and Equipment

plan Activities for Trainee Staff, Mentoring and Monitoring Them

maintain and Monitor the Quality of Yield, Whether Livestock or Crops

understand the Implications of the Weather and Make Contingency Plans

make Sure Products are Ready for Deadlines, such as Auctions and Markets

ensure that Farm Activities Comply with Government Regulations

monitor Animal Health and Welfare, Including Liaising with Vets

maintain Knowledge of Pests and Diseases and An Understanding of How They Spread and How to Treat Them

apply Health and Safety Standards Across the Farm Estate

protect the Environment and Maintaining Biodiversity

keep Financial Records Up to Date

apply for Funding - if Appropriate.

• Experience

  3 - 9 Years

• No. of Openings

  7

• Education

  Higher Secondary, Diploma, B.A, B.Sc, B.E, M.Sc, M.Tech, Some Tertiary Coursework, Ph.D/Doctorate

• Role

  Farm Manager

• Industry Type

  Agriculture / Dairy

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office