Farm Manager

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Farm Manager

Core tasks

Determine, implement, and monitor production strategies, policies, and plans.
Plan details of production activities in terms of output quality, quantity, cost, time, and labour requirements.
Oversee the operation of the production plant and quality procedures.
Monitoring production output and costs and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs.
Inform other managers about production matters.
Oversee the acquisition and installation of new plants and equipment.
Direct research into production methods and recommend and implement new initiatives.
Control the preparation of production records and reports.
Coordinate the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
Direct staff activities and monitor their performance.

The Career Pathways

A horticulture farm manager oversees and manages the cultivation, growing and maintenance of vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts, and other crops.

They work all year round helping to prepare soils for seeding before the season, and everything through to the post-harvest clean up.

The farm manager is a hands-on role which relies heavily on communication with other managers to ensure the crops are tracking as intended.

Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Diploma of Agriculture

Diploma of Horticulture

Nicole Stevens

"Every day is different. Every day is a challenge — but it’s what you make it. And if you want to progress and perform, it’s a great industry to do it"

"Starting as a grader really helped me become the manager I am today — because you learn, and you know exactly what the workers have to do."

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