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farm manager

Farm managers are employed by farm owners or tenants to make sure the farm runs efficiently and profitably.

There are three main types of farm:

  • livestock (animals)
  • arable (crops)
  • mixed (animals and crops).

Farm managers may run a whole estate or just part of it, such as an arable unit.

Their work depends partly on the type of farm, but can include:

  • planning the running of the farm
  • setting budget and production targets
  • buying and selling animals or produce 
  • keeping records of livestock and/or crops and financial records
  • recruiting, training and supervising staff
  • on smaller farms, doing practical work such as looking after livestock, driving tractors and other machinery, spreading fertiliser and harvesting crops. 
  • responsibility for other activities, for example the farm may have a farm shop, horse riding facilities or provide accommodation for tourists. 

Hours and Environment

There are no set hours for farm managers and the demands of the job vary at different times of the year. At busy times long hours are likely, with early morning, evening and weekend work.

Practical work on the farm is usually outdoors in all weather conditions. The work involves lifting, carrying, bending and standing. When dealing with paperwork, time is spent indoors in an office.

Skills and Interests

To be a farm manager you should:

  • be fit, energetic, strong and willing to work long hours in all weather conditions
  • have business management skills and the ability to organise and motivate staff
  • have the ability to find and develop new activities to keep the farm profitable
  • be good with figures for budgeting and keeping financial records
  • be computer literate
  • have good communication skills
  • have practical abilities
  • be capable of working under pressure.
You will usually need a driving licence.

Entry

You will usually need:

  • a relevant BTEC/SQA higher national certificate or diploma (HNC/HND), foundation degree, degree or postgraduate qualification
  • several years’ experience in farming, as a supervisor or unit manager.

You can do courses at universities and agricultural colleges throughout the UK.

To get onto a HNC/HND or foundation degree you will usually need:

  • four GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3); and
  • one A level/Higher, or equivalent qualifications.

For a degree you will usually need:

  • five GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3); and
  • two A levels/three Highers.

Equivalent qualifications may be accepted. Please check with colleges or universities for exact their entry requirements.

Training

You could do one of the following:

  • BTEC/SQA higher national diplomas (HNDs) in agricultural subjects – you will often need previous experience of farm work. Full-time HNDs last two years or three years where one year is spent gaining practical experience. The first year of an SQA HND makes up the SQA higher national certificate (HNC), which can be taken as a one-year course
  • foundation degrees in subjects such as agriculture and agricultural management
  • degrees in agricultural subjects – courses last three years full-time or four years where one year is spent gaining practical experience
  • postgraduate courses in agricultural subjects – you will usually need a relevant first degree or higher national diploma. Courses usually last nine to twelve months.

For information about foundation degrees see Foundation Degree Forward

To search for colleges and universities offering foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

You could also work towards the following NVQs/SVQs:
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Livestock Production (which has optional routes in Beef Production, Sheep Production, Dairy, Pig Production and Poultry Production)
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Agricultural Crop Production
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in Agriculture (Livestock Management)
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture (Crop Management).
As a farm manager you will need to keep up to date with the latest developments in agriculture. You can do this by attending short courses at colleges of agriculture or studying by distance learning.

Apprenticeships may be available for those under the age of 24. In England these are currently Apprenticeships (level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3). To find out more about these, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprenticeships may be different in other areas. For further information see Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland

Apprenticeships last three years and lead to a craft qualification but can be a start towards a management job in farming. You will need at least three GCSEs (A-D)/S grades (1-4) including English and maths, or equivalent.

Opportunities

There are opportunities for farm managers throughout the UK. Most farms are in rural areas. Employers include:

  • farm owners and tenants
  • commercial organisations
  • universities
  • research institutions.

There may be possibilities for promotion on larger farms. It is usual to move from farm to farm to gain experience and promotion. With experience of farm management it is possible to move into other work such as:

  • agricultural advisory work for Government bodies
  • consultancy
  • teaching.

Annual Income

The annual income section is intended as a guideline only. 

Salaries can start at around £15,000 a year.
The average salary for a farm manager is around £20,800.
Experienced managers of large farms can earn over £30,000.

Farm managers may be provided with rent-free accommodation and a vehicle.

Further information

Lantra
Lantra House
Stoneleigh Park
Nr Coventry
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel: 0845 707 8007
http://www.lantra.co.uk


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